Definition of Stripe

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Stripe

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.

A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance.

A strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as, a red or blue stripe sewed upon a garment.

A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark.

A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash, rod, or the like.

Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the same political stripe.

The chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned officer.

To make stripes upon; to form with lines of different colors or textures; to variegate with stripes.

To strike; to lash.

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Stripe Quotations

There's probably a bunch of Power Stripe floating through the Def Jam offices right now.
Method Man

I believe very firmly that gay people of every stripe and age should be role models for all children, and that means interacting with them.
Armistead Maupin

There's nothing in the middle of the road but a yellow stripe and dead armadillos.
Jim Hightower

Question everything. Every stripe, every star, every word spoken. Everything.
Ernest Gaines

Stripe Translations

stripe in Dutch is gallon
stripe in Finnish is juova
stripe in German is Streifen
stripe in Portuguese is listra
stripe in Spanish is raya
stripe in Swedish is galon, strimma, rand

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