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- [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
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| | Synonyms: | | band, banding, chevron, grade insignia, streak, stripes |
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| | See Also: | | adornment, badge, band, cigar band, garment, hatband, mark, marking, neckband, stria, striation |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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.]
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| Computing Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | data striping |
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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Seeing stripes in your dream, suggests that you are making a bold and daring statement. Horizontal stripes represent your directness and straightforwardness, while vertical stripes indicate that you are a non-conformist. In particular, black and white vertical stripes signify your limited way of thinking and close-mindedness. |
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