stripe stripe /ˈstraɪp/

noun

1. () An adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material  ( banding , stripe , band )
   an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
    She wore a band of gold around her wrist as a symbol of prosperity.
   She wore a band of gold around her wrist as a symbol of prosperity.
   
   
2. A narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background  ( bar , stripe , streak )
   a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
    A green toad with small black stripes or bars
   a green toad with small black stripes or bars
    May the Stars and Stripes forever wave
   may the Stars and Stripes forever wave
   
3. A kind or category  ( stripe )
   a kind or category
    Businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal
   businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal
   
4. (military) V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service  ( chevron , grade insignia , stripe , stripes )
   (military) V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
    They earned their stripes in Kuwait
   they earned their stripes in Kuwait
   
5. (military) a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service  ( stripe )
   (military) a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service
   

verb

1. Mark with stripes  ( stripe )
   mark with stripes