herringbones

n. bone of a herring; zigzag pattern resembling fishbones (used in textiles and masonry); fabric that has a herringbone pattern; technique of climbing a ski slope with the ski tips pointed toward the outside (Skiing) adj. resembling fish bones, slanting in opposite directions, zigzag v. decorate in a zigzag pattern resembling fishbones; make a pattern in a herringbone style (used in textiles and masonry); climbe a ski slope having the tips of the skis pointed toward the outside (Ski)