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herring bone weave

her·ring An·na·ba weave
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [her-ing an-nah-buh weev]
    • /ˈhɛr ɪŋ ænˈnɑ bə wiv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [her-ing an-nah-buh weev]
    • /ˈhɛr ɪŋ ænˈnɑ bə wiv/

Definitions of herring bone weave words

  • noun herring bone weave a pattern consisting of adjoining vertical rows of slanting lines, any two contiguous lines forming either a V or an inverted V , used in masonry, textiles, embroidery, etc. 1
  • noun herring bone weave Textiles. Also called chevron, chevron weave, herringbone weave. a type of twill weave having this pattern. a fabric constructed with this weave. a garment made from such a fabric, especially a suit. 1
  • noun herring bone weave Skiing. a method of going up a slope in which a skier sets the skis in a form resembling a V , and, placing weight on the inside edges, advances the skis by turns using the poles from behind for push and support. 1
  • adjective herring bone weave having or resembling herringbone: herringbone tweed. 1
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Origin of herring bone weave

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; herring + bone

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Parts of speech for Herring bone weave

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herring bone weave popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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