English noun: herringbone pattern | |||
| 1. | herringbone pattern (artifact) 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 | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | design, figure, pattern | ||