Noun: herringbone pattern
- 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
Derived forms: herringbone patterns
Type of: design, figure, pattern
Encyclopedia: Herringbone pattern