Herringbone

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Herringbone can refer to:

• A bonding pattern of brickwork, also known as opus spicatum
• A weaving pattern of tweed or twill cloth;
• A cross-stitch pattern;
• A distortion pattern from deinterlacing video called mouse teeth;
• A method of counting used with the unary numeral system;
• A technique of moving one's skis while cross-country skiing.
• A military formation, where units are staggered, facing outwards at 45° angles (relative to 12 o'clock)

See also:

• Herring: the fish whose bones are the namesake of the "herringbone" pattern.