Definitions for: Stripe


[n] a strip or stripe of a contrasting color or material
[n] a marking of a different color or texture from the background
[n] V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
[n] a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service
[v] mark with stripes



Webster (1913) Definition: Stripe, n. [OD. strijpe a stripe, streak; akin to LG.
stripe, D. streep, Dan. stribe, G. strief, striefen, MHG.
striefen to glide, march.]
1. A line, or long, narrow division of anything of a
different color or structure from the ground; hence, any
linear variation of color or structure; as, a stripe, or
streak, of red on a green ground; a raised stripe.

2. (Weaving) A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads
in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some
other contrast of appearance.

3. A strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a
different color; as, a red or blue stripe sewed upon a
garment.

4. A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the
like, such as usually leaves a mark.

Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed.
--Deut. xxv.
3.

5. A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow
of a lash, rod, or the like.

Cruelty marked him with inglorious stripes.
--Thomson.

6. Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing
characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the
same political stripe. [Colloq. U.S.]

7. pl. (Mil.) The chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned
officer.

Stars and Stripes. See under Star, n.


Stripe, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Striped; p. pr. & vb. n.
Striping.]
1. To make stripes upon; to form with lines of different
colors or textures; to variegate with stripes.

2. To strike; to lash. [R.]

Synonyms: band, banding, chevron, grade insignia, streak, stripes

See Also: adornment, badge, band, cigar band, garment, hatband, mark, marking, neckband, stria, striation

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