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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.
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2. (Weaving) A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance.
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3. A strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as, a red or blue stripe sewed upon a garment.
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4. A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark.
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Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed. Deut. xxv. 3.
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5. A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash, rod, or the like.
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Cruelty marked him with inglorious stripes. Thomson.
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6. Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the same political stripe. [Colloq. U.S.]
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7. pl. (Mil.) The chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned officer.
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Stars and Stripes. See under Star, n.
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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.
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2. To strike; to lash. [R.]
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