dog's-tooth check
Definition
Noun: - A textile pattern characterized by small, broken or jagged checks, resembling the shape of a canine tooth. It is a classic design often used in fabrics for clothing, particularly in traditional or rustic styles.
Usage
- This term is used specifically to describe a fabric's woven or printed pattern.
- It is a compound noun that functions as a singular count noun (e.g., , ). The plural form is dog's-tooth checks.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The pattern is sometimes referred to more broadly as houndstooth, which is a common synonym. However, "dog's-tooth check" can imply a specific, often smaller-scale, iteration of this jagged check design.
- It is frequently associated with traditional British country attire and tweed fabrics.
Variants and Related Words
- Houndstooth (noun): A very similar, often interchangeable term for a broken check pattern. The distinction is often one of scale and tradition.
- Check (noun): A general pattern of squares, formed by crossing vertical and horizontal lines.
- Tweed (noun): A rough, woolen fabric, often woven in patterns such as herringbone or dog's-tooth check.
Synonyms
- Houndstooth
- Pied-de-poule (French term used in fashion)
- Broken check
Idioms and Phrases
Noun
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textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks
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