stripe

B1
Pronunciation
/st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/
/st(ʃ)ɹaɪp/
/st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A long, relatively straight region of a single colour.

Example Sentences
  • zebra stripes
2 Definition

(in the plural) The badge worn by certain officers in the military or other forces.

3 Definition

Distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort.

Example Sentences
  • persons of the same political stripe
4 Definition

A long, narrow mark left by striking someone with a whip or stick; a blow with a whip or stick.

5 Definition

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

6 Definition

Any of the balls marked with stripes in the game of pool, which one player aims to pot, the other player taking the spots.

7 Definition

A portion of data distributed across several separate physical disks for the sake of redundancy.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To mark with stripes.

2 Definition

To lash with a whip or strap.

3 Definition

To distribute data across several separate physical disks to reduce the time to read and write.