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Herringbone

noun
/ˈhɛɹɪŋˌboʊn/
Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA bone of a herring
2.nounA zigzag pattern, especially made by bricks, on a cloth, or by stitches in sewing
3.nounA method of climbing a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.
4.nounTwilled fabric woven in rows of parallel sloping lines
5.verbTo stitch in a herringbone pattern.
6.verbTo climb a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.

Synonyms

herring-bonehucklebonehuckle bonehambonehoundstoothhookhareh bonehoneycombhag's toothhawknosehuckle

Rhymes With

herring bonebearing bonecomparing bone
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