Definition of herringbone

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • herringbone is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • herringbone is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • herringbone is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of herringbone


  • a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. herringbone pattern
  • a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern (noun)

See definition of herringbone in Merriam Webster