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Herringbone

Definition:

A herringbone is a pattern in which rows of diagonal lines or shapes are repeated to resemble the skeleton of a fish.

Part of speech: n

Sense 1:

A pattern resembling the skeleton of a fish, consisting of rows of slanting parallel lines.

Example sentence: The herringbone design on the floor added a touch of elegance to the room.

Example sentence with related product: He wore a stylish herringbone jacket, which he had bought from Amazon.

Sense 2:

A fabric featuring a woven pattern of V or chevron-shaped parallel lines.

Example sentence: The tailor used herringbone fabric for the coat's lining to give it a classic touch.

Example sentence with related product: The book titled Herringbone Weaving Techniques explains various methods to create beautiful herringbone patterns.

Part of speech: adj

Sense 1:

Having a pattern or design resembling the skeleton of a fish.

Example sentence: She decorated her bedroom walls with herringbone wallpaper, giving the room a unique look.

Example sentence with related product: The artist used a herringbone brushstroke technique to create texture in their painting, similar to this book.