herringbone: Meaning and Definition of

her•ring•bone

1. a pattern consisting of adjoining vertical rows of slanting lines, any two contiguous lines forming either aor an invertedused in masonry, textiles, embroidery, etc.
1. Also calledchevron,chevron weave,her&prim;ringbone weave&sec;.a type of twill weave having this pattern.
2. a fabric constructed with this weave.
3. a garment made from such a fabric, esp. a suit.
3. a method of going up a slope in which a skier sets the skis in a form resembling aand, placing weight on the inside edges, advances the skis by turns using the poles from behind for push and support.

1. having or resembling herringbone: herringbone tweed.