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HERRINGBONE PATTERN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
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
Synonyms:
herringbone; herringbone pattern
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("herringbone pattern" is a kind of...):
design; figure; pattern (a decorative or artistic work)
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