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a
: a line or long narrow section differing in color or texture from parts adjoining
b(1)
: a textile design consisting of lines or bands against a plain background
(2)
: a fabric with a striped design
2
: a narrow strip of braid or embroidery usually in the shape of a bar, arc, or chevron that is worn (as on the sleeve of a military uniform) to indicate rank or length of service
3
: a distinct variety or sort : type
persons of the same political stripe
Synonyms
Noun (1)
- bang
- bash
- bat
- beat
- belt
- biff
- blow
- bop
- box
- buffet
- bust
- chop
- clap
- clip
- clout
- crack
- cuff
- dab
- douse [British]
- fillip
- hack
- haymaker
- hit
- hook
- knock
- larrup [dialect]
- lash
- lick
- pelt
- pick
- plump
- poke
- pound
- punch
- rap
- slam
- slap
- slug
- smack
- smash
- sock
- spank
- stinger
- stroke
- swat
- swipe
- switch
- thud
- thump
- thwack
- wallop
- welt
- whack
- wham
- whop
- whap
Verb
Noun (2)
Examples of stripe in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the prisoner was sentenced to receive 20 stripes with a bamboo pole
Verb
the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint
Noun (2)
the United States flag has seven red stripes
singers of every stripe will perform at the benefit concert
Recent Examples on the Web
Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The Phoenix Zoo welcomes a baby Thomson's gazelle, one of the smallest gazelle species known for its distinctive light-brown coat with dark stripes along the sides.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Raven Brunner, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Studded linen sandals, striped Mary Jane espadrilles, and the retro Isla wedges that wouldn’t look out of place on a vintage Italian postcard round out the offering.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The election is inescapable in Phoenix, as nearly every street corner is dominated by a colorful collection of campaign signs of every political stripe.
—Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
The Phoenix Zoo welcomes a baby Thomson's gazelle, one of the smallest gazelle species known for its distinctive light-brown coat with dark stripes along the sides.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
The first snap is of the toddler in a brown and white striped sweater standing outside on a dirt path surrounded by trees and rocks.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Studded linen sandals, striped Mary Jane espadrilles, and the retro Isla wedges that wouldn’t look out of place on a vintage Italian postcard round out the offering.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Stripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stripe. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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stripe
1 of 3 noun
: a stroke or blow with a rod or part of a whip
stripe
3 of 3 noun1
: a line or long narrow section differing in color or appearance from the background
2
: a piece of braid (as on the sleeve) to indicate military rank or length of service
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