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Meaning of 'stripe'
Meaning of 'stripe' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Stripe 
[ n.]
- 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. [ n.]- A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance.
- A strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as, a red or blue stripe sewed upon a garment.
- A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark.
- A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash, rod, or the like.
- Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the same political stripe.
- The chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned officer.
2. Stripe [ v. t.]
- To make stripes upon; to form with lines of different
colors or textures; to variegate with stripes. [ v. t.]- To strike; to lash.
Meaning of 'stripe' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. stripe [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
- a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
Example in sentence:
- a green toad with small black stripes or bars;
- may the Stars and Stripes forever wave
Meaning (2):
- a kind or category
- a kind or category
Example in sentence:
- businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal
Meaning (3):
- V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
- V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
Example in sentence:
- they earned their stripes in Kuwait
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