Category:Stripe

Stripe, n. Etym: [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)

Defn: 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.)

Defn: the chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned officer. Stars and Stripes. See under star, n.

Stripe 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.]