Noun: herringbone 'he-ring,bown
- 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
"The wool coat featured a classic herringbone pattern";
- herringbone pattern
- A twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
"He wore a stylish herringbone jacket to the meeting"
Derived forms: herringbones
Type of: cloth, design, fabric, figure, material, pattern, textile
Encyclopedia: Herringbone