1. a pattern resembling the skeleton of a herring, with parallel lines meeting at angles to form a zigzag design
Usage: often used in textiles, flooring, and masonry

1. to arrange or move in a herringbone pattern
Usage: present participle of herringbone
2. to climb a slope on skis by placing them at angles to form a V-shape
Usage: skiing technique

Examples

• The herringboning on the wooden floor created an elegant pattern.
• She was herringboning up the steep ski slope.
• The mason used herringboning to lay the bricks in the walkway.
• The fabric showed beautiful herringboning in shades of gray.
• He practiced herringboning to improve his uphill skiing technique.
• The herringboning pattern made the small room appear larger.