stripe

¹stripe

noun \ˈstrīp\

Definition of STRIPE

: a stroke or blow with a rod or lash

Origin of STRIPE

Middle English, welt, long scar, blow, probably from stripe band on a garment

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with STRIPE

Cuyp, gripe, hype, pipe, ripe, snipe, stipe, swipe, tripe, type, wipe

²stripe

transitive verb

striped \ˈstrīpt\ strip·ing

Definition of STRIPE

: to make stripes on or variegate with stripes

Examples of STRIPE

1. <the children carefully striped the paper with red and blue paint>

Origin of STRIPE

Middle English, to place bands or edging on (a garment), from Middle Dutch stripan, from stripe, strepe stripe; akin to Middle High German strīfe stripe

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to STRIPE

Synonyms

band, bar, streak

Related Words

blaze

³stripe

noun

Definition of STRIPE

1

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>

— stripe·less \ˈstrī-pləs\ adjective

Origin of STRIPE

Middle English, band or stripe on a garment, in part from stripen, verb, in part from Middle Dutch stripe

First Known Use: 15th century