herringbone — I. noun Usage: often attributive Date: 1659 1. a pattern made up of rows of parallel lines which in any two adjacent rows slope in opposite directions 2. a. a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern; also a suit made of this fabric b. a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Alpine touring binding — An Alpine touring binding (also known as an AT binding or Randonnée binding) is a specialised ski binding with a releaseable locked down heel that can be used for ski touring and backcountry skiing.During ascent, the skis are fitted with self… … Wikipedia
St Helen's Church, Hangleton — Parish church name=St Helen s Church caption=The church from the southwest dedication=St Helen denomination=Church of England parish=Hangleton, St Helen deanery=Rural Deanery of Hove archdeaconry=Chichester diocese=Chichester province=Canterbury… … Wikipedia
herringbone — /ˈhɛrɪŋboʊn / (say heringbohn) noun 1. a pattern consisting of adjoining rows of parallel lines so arranged that any two rows have the form of a V or inverted V; used in masonry, textiles, embroidery, etc. 2. an embroidery stitch resembling cross …
herringbone — [her′iŋbōn΄] n. 1. the spine of a herring, having numerous thin, parallel bony extensions on each side similar to the barbs of a feather 2. a pattern with such a design or anything having such a pattern, as a kind of cross stitch, a twill weave,… … English World dictionary
her|ring|bone — «HEHR ihng BOHN», adjective, noun, verb, boned, bon|ing. –adj. having a zigzag pattern or arrangement like the spine of a herring. –n. 1. a) a zigzag pattern, arrangement, or stitch. b) a fabric having such a pattern, especially a fabric with a… … Useful english dictionary
