: to ascend a slope by toeing out on skis and placing the weight on the inner side
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The parlor level is a showstopper, featuring oak herringbone floors, a gorgeous black marble fireplace, and a chic chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line Miele, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025 Images show herringbone floors and floor-to-ceiling glass to take full advantage of the surrounding views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 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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