Definition of stripe Stripe

/stɹajˈp/ - [strayp] - stripe

We found 22 definitions of stripe from 5 different sources.

What does stripe mean?

Noun Plural: stripes
stripe - a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background; "a green toad with small black stripes or bars"; "may the Stars and Stripes forever wave"
		streak, bar
		marking the act of making a visible mark on a surface
stripe - a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service
		badge any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank); "wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability"
stripe - a kind or category; "businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal"
stripe - an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
		band, banding
		adornment the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting
		garment an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
		cigar band a narrow paper band around a cigar
		hatband a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim
		neckband a band around the collar of a garment
stripe - V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; "they earned their stripes in Kuwait"
		chevron, stripes, grade insignia
		badge any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank); "wearing a tie was regarded as a badge of respectability"
Verb stripes, striping, striped
stripe - mark with stripes
		mark make or leave a mark on; "the scouts marked the trail"; "ash marked the believers' foreheads"

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stripe (Noun)
A long, straight region of a single colour.
stripe (Noun)
The badge worn by certain officers in the military or other forces.
stripe (Noun)
A long narrow mark left by striking with a lash or rod; by extension, such a stroke.
stripe (Verb)
To mark with stripes.
stripe (Verb)
To distribute data across several separate physical disks to reduce the time to read and write.

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.
stripe (n.)
A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance.
stripe (n.)
A strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as, a red or blue stripe sewed upon a garment.
stripe (n.)
A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark.
stripe (n.)
A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash, rod, or the like.
stripe (n.)
Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the same political stripe.
stripe (n.)
The chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned officer.
stripe (v. t.)
To make stripes upon; to form with lines of different colors or textures; to variegate with stripes.
stripe (v. t.)
To strike; to lash.

stripe
strīp, n. a blow, esp. one made with a lash, rod, &c.: a wale or discoloured mark made by a lash or rod: a line, or long narrow division of a different colour from the ground: kind, particular sort: striped cloth.—v.t. to make stripes upon: to form with lines of different colours.—adjs. Strīped, having stripes of different colours; Strī′py, stripelike. [Old Dut. strijpe, a stripe in cloth; Dut. streep, Low Ger. stripe, Ger. streif.]