dogs-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 and upholstery.
Usage
This term is used specifically to describe a fabric's woven or printed pattern. It functions as a compound noun where "dogs-tooth" (or more commonly "houndstooth") modifies the type of "check."
Examples
- The tailor recommended a suit in a classic dogs-tooth check for a professional yet distinctive look.
- Her winter coat featured a bold black and white dogs-tooth check pattern.
- The interior designer selected a fabric with a subtle dogs-tooth check for the armchairs.
Advanced Usage
- The pattern is sometimes referred to by the single word "houndstooth," which is a more common modern variant.
- It can be described in terms of scale: a small dogs-tooth check or a large, oversized dogs-tooth check.
Variants and Related Words
- Houndstooth (noun): The more prevalent contemporary term for the same pattern.
- Check (noun): A general pattern of squares, often of alternating colors.
- Tweed (noun): A rough, woolen fabric that often features patterns like herringbone or dogs-tooth check.
Synonyms
- Houndstooth pattern
- Dogtooth check (a less common spelling variant)
Notes on Meaning
This term refers exclusively to the specific geometric pattern. It is not used to describe an actual inspection or verification ("check") related to a dog's tooth. The pattern is iconic in fashion, particularly associated with traditional styles.
Noun
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textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks
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