: to ascend a slope by toeing out on skis and placing the weight on the inner side
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The home is a study in contrast: ancient bones—arched ceilings, herringbone brick floors, exposed stones—and sleek, sculptural design.—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025 High ceilings, tall doors, oversized windows, and a herringbone parquet floor with oversized proportions were also key to creating the illusion of extra space.—Mailin Sophie Zieser, Architectural Digest, 7 June 2025
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Throw Blankets Brooklinen makes a variety of throw blankets, ranging from striped and solid 100% lambswool throw blankets to cable knit throw blankets to herringbone wool throw blankets.—Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 The individual condos will have herringbone white-oak floors and large windows.—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2021 See All Example Sentences for herringbone
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