HERRINGBONE PATTERN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does herringbone pattern mean? 

• HERRINGBONE PATTERN (noun)
  The noun HERRINGBONE PATTERN has 1 sense:

1. a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery

  Familiarity information: HERRINGBONE PATTERN used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HERRINGBONE PATTERN (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

herringbone; herringbone pattern

Hypernyms ("herringbone pattern" is a kind of...):

design; figure; pattern (a decorative or artistic work)