Synonyms for herringbone
ˈhɛr ɪŋˌboʊnher·ring·bone

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1. herringbonenoun

   a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern

   Synonyms:
   herringbone pattern

2. herringbone, herringbone patternnoun

   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 pattern

Matched Categories

1. • Design
   • Fabric

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1. Lieutenant Steven Bennett:

   It had some detail in the midsole of the shoe, it was a herringbone-type wave.