herring-bone

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herringbone
A method of climbing a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards
herringbone
A twill fabric where the direction of the twill is reversed Produces a pattern resembling herringbones    Hence a rich, lustrous sheen
herringbone
a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
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{f} decorate in a zigzag pattern resembling fishbones; make a pattern in a herringbone style (used in textiles and masonry); climbe a ski slope having the tips of the skis pointed toward the outside (Ski)
herringbone
A broken twill, vis The direction of the twill is reversed at regular intervals, producing a pattern of nested V's Herringbones are frequently seen in mens' and womens' suitings
herringbone
When skates are in a V-shaped position as the skater climbs an incline In a herringbone, your weight should always be on the inside edges to avoid sliding
herringbone
A broken twill weave consisting of vertical sections which Alternate to the right and left (in V's) It's also called a chevron weave
herringbone
a bone of a herring
herringbone
a zigzag pattern, especially made by bricks, on a cloth, or by stitches in sewing
herringbone
a broken twill weave giving a zigzag or herringbone effect
herringbone
Herringbone is a pattern used in fabrics or brickwork which looks like parallel rows of zigzag lines. a pattern consisting of a continuous line of V shapes, used in cloth etc
herringbone
Inlay banding in which the alternately slanting grain produces a chevron or herringbone effect
herringbone
{i} bone of a herring; zigzag pattern resembling fishbones (used in textiles and masonry); fabric that has a herringbone pattern; technique of climbing a ski slope with the ski tips pointed toward the outside (Skiing)
herringbone
{s} resembling fish bones, slanting in opposite directions, zigzag
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A zigzag pattern, knit into the fabric
herringbone
A fabric pattern that places diagonal rows of lines side by side to create a striped look in the fabric
herringbone
A variation on the twill weave construction in which the twill is reversed, or broken, at regular intervals, producing a zig-zag effect
herringbone
Brick or stone laid in alternate diagonal courses
herringbone
Pertaining to, or like, the spine of a herring; especially, characterized by an arrangement of work in rows of parallel lines, which in the alternate rows slope in different directions
herringbone
Fibre: Cotton or wool Weave: Plain Characteristics: Coarse, rugged yarn is used Originally an un dyed woolen cloth spun into yarn and woven in th ehome, by peasants and country folk the world over Has substantial appearance and serviceable qualities Made with irregular, slightly twisted uneven yarns Has a spongy feel with a hand-loomed tweedy appearance Genuine homespun is produced in a very limited quantity and much powerloom cloth is sold as genuine homespun Many qualities made - the best is an ideal rough-and-ready type of cloth Uses: Coats, suits, seperates and sportswear
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