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Definition of Stripes

Stripe
Stripe 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
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.]

Meaning of Stripes from wikipedia

- US White Stripes". The Guardian. Retrieved September 24, 2024. "The White Stripes". whitestripes.net. Retrieved August 30, 2008. "White Stripes biography"...
- Look up stripe or stripes in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Stripe, striped, or stripes may refer to: Stripe (pattern), a line or band that differs in...
- Stripes in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Stars & Stripes or Stars and Stripes may refer to: Flag of the United States, nicknamed Stars and Stripes...
- and blue stripes. However, the flag for the Alliance had five rows of eight-pointed stars with 13 red and white stripes, and the white stripes were on...
- backbone for vertical stripes along the sides, from the head to the rump. On the snout they curve toward the nostrils, while the stripes above the front legs...
- The Courier-Journal. Retrieved January 6, 2022. Wikiquote has quotations related to Stripes. Stripes at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films Stripes at IMDb...
- the Stripes' songs recorded at a Berlin concert in November 2009. "Inception of The Stripes". Nena.de. Retrieved 15 November 2016. "The Stripes at the...
- tracksuits, changing the design from three stripes to one red stripe. The shoes remained unchanged, as the three stripes resembled an "M", hinting that the Olympics...
- rides Stripes to Turfway Park. There, Channing is antagonized by her boss, Clara Dalrymple, for bringing Stripes to the racetrack, while Stripes meets...
- Racing stripes, also called Le Mans stripes or rally stripes, were originally applied to racecars to help identify them in the field during races. The...