stripe /ˈstraɪp/
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 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.]

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 Stripe n.
 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
      n 1: a strip or stripe of a contrasting color or material [syn: band,
            banding]
      2: a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military
         rank or length of service
      3: V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service;
         "they earned their stripes in Kuwait" [syn: chevron, stripes,
          grade insignia]
      4: a kind or category; "businessmen of every stripe joined in
         opposition to the proposal"
      5: a marking of a different color or texture from the
         background [syn: streak]
      v : mark with stripes