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herringbone 1. a. a pattern used in textiles, brickwork, etc., consisting of two or more rows of short parallel strokes slanting in alternate directions to form a series of parallel Vs or zigzags b. (as modifier): a herringbone jacket 2. Skiing a method of ascending a slope by walking with the skis pointing outwards and one's weight on the inside edges How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| And to produce its logical extension, Quelle, 1998 (which melds two such herringbones, creating an even more complex structure), one would - if I understand the procedure correctly-need five hands or, as is actually the case, several assistants to help out. Fabrics are menswear-inspired in herringbones and pinstripes, with the patterns run in unexpected directions to accentuate the body's shape. |
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