herringbones
V-shaped tweed pattern
Herringbones refers to patterns resembling the skeleton of a herring—parallel lines angled in alternating directions to form a V or zigzag.
The pattern appears in textiles, brickwork, and parquet flooring: a tweed jacket with herringbones.
In skiing, herringbones is a technique for climbing slopes by angling the skis outward in a V shape, leaving tracks that echo the pattern.
Angled back-and-forth path
- chevronV-shaped line or symbol
- V-shapeAngle like letter V
- diagonalSlanting line or path
- twillDiagonal-ribbed fabric
weave · textile · fabric · parquet · flooring · tile · brickwork · mosaic
zigzag
Angled back-and-forth path
twill · weave · textile · fabric · parquet · flooring · tile · brickwork · mosaic · interlocking
tweed
Textured woolen cloth
jacket · overcoat · menswear · classic · British · sartorial · lapel · sport coat · vest · waistcoat
ascent
Upward movement
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
uphill · traverse · edging · grip · traction · skis · angled · snowplow · Nordic · cross-country
herringbonesplaids
Crossed-stripe fabric patterns
checks · polka dots · stripes · tartan · gingham
herringbonessolids
Matter with fixed shape
plain · unpatterned · monochrome · blank · uniform
- herringbone patternV-shaped interlocking design