herringbone
pronunciation
How to pronounce herringbone in British English:
UK [ˈherɪŋbəʊn]
How to pronounce herringbone in American English:
US [ˈherɪŋboʊn]
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- Noun:
- a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
Word Origin
- herringbone
- also herring-bone, 1650s in literal sense and also as a type of stitch, from herring + bone (n.). From 1905 as a type of cirrocumulus cloud.
Example
- 1. Herringbone tread for resilient traction on most surfaces .
- 2. Place end to end to make herringbone pattern brick pathway .
- 3. A discreet herringbone pattern is also acceptable .
- 4. To arrange or decorate with a herringbone pattern .
- 5. Analysis of the mechanism of thunderstorm weather caused by herringbone shear .