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 stripe stripe /ˈstraɪp/

noun

  1. () An adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material  ( banding , stripe , band )
    an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
     She wore a band of gold around her wrist as a symbol of prosperity.
    She wore a band of gold around her wrist as a symbol of prosperity.
  2. A narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background  ( bar , stripe , streak )
    a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
     A green toad with small black stripes or bars
    a green toad with small black stripes or bars
     May the Stars and Stripes forever wave
    may the Stars and Stripes forever wave
  3. A kind or category  ( stripe )
    a kind or category
     Businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal
    businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal
  4. (military) V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service  ( chevron , grade insignia , stripe , stripes )
    (military) V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
     They earned their stripes in Kuwait
    they earned their stripes in Kuwait
  5. (military) a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service  ( stripe )
    (military) a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service

verb

  1. Mark with stripes  ( stripe )
    mark with stripes