houndstooth check
Definition
Noun: A fabric pattern characterized by small, broken or jagged checks, typically created using two colors in a woven textile. The pattern resembles abstract, four-pointed shapes.
Usage
The term "houndstooth check" is used to describe the specific pattern itself or a fabric bearing this pattern. It is a compound noun. It is commonly used in the contexts of fashion, textiles, and design.
Examples
- The classic houndstooth check is often seen in black and white.
- Her blazer featured a subtle gray and navy houndstooth check.
- This season, designers are reinterpreting the traditional houndstooth check in brighter colors.
Advanced Usage
- The pattern can be scaled to different sizes, from a small, subtle check to a large, bold one, though the characteristic jagged shape remains.
- While traditionally a woven pattern, modern prints can mimic the houndstooth check appearance on various materials.
Variants and Related Words
- Houndstooth (Noun): A common shortened form of "houndstooth check," used interchangeably to refer to the pattern.
- He wore a houndstooth jacket.
- Dogstooth (Noun): A less common variant with the same meaning as "houndstooth check."
Synonyms
- Dogtooth check (Noun): A direct synonym.
- Pied-de-poule (Noun): The French term for the same pattern, meaning "hen's foot."
Different Meanings
As a compound noun, "houndstooth check" refers specifically to this textile pattern. The individual words "hound," "tooth," and "check" have their own separate, unrelated meanings.
Noun
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textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks
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