dogstooth check
Definition
- Noun:
- A textile pattern: "dogstooth check" refers to a specific, classic woven fabric pattern. It is characterized by a repeating design of small, broken or jagged checks. The pattern resembles a four-pointed star or a jagged tooth shape, traditionally in a two-color scheme, most commonly black and white.
Usage
- Noun:
- The term is used to describe the pattern itself, not the color. It is a specific type of check pattern, distinct from simpler tartans or windowpanes.
- It is commonly associated with traditional wool suiting fabrics, often used in tailored clothing like blazers, coats, and skirts.
Examples
- Noun:
- He wore a very elegant suit in a subtle dogstooth check.
- The classic dogstooth check pattern never goes out of style in fashion.
Advanced Usage
- "Dogstooth" as a standalone adjective: In fashion contexts, "dogstooth" is often used alone to describe the pattern.
- She chose a dogstooth coat for the winter.
- Scale description: The pattern can be described by the size of its checks (e.g., miniature dogstooth, oversized dogstooth).
Variants and Related Words
- Houndstooth: This is the more common and generally accepted modern term for the same pattern. "Dogstooth check" and "houndstooth" are used interchangeably, though "houndstooth" is more prevalent.
- Dog's-tooth check: An older or variant spelling using a hyphen and apostrophe.
Synonyms
- Houndstooth: The direct synonym.
- Pied-de-poule: The French term for the same pattern, meaning "hen's foot."
Related Idioms or Phrases
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs using "dogstooth check." It is a technical term for a design pattern.
Noun
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textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks
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