noun

1. a long, narrow band, mark, or streak, differing in color, texture, or material from the surrounding area
2. a fabric or garment with a pattern of parallel stripes
3. a strip of cloth or braid, as a chevron, bar, or curve, worn on the sleeve as of a military uniform to indicate rank or length of service
4. a distinctive type, kind, or sort a man of his stripe
5. Archaic
   1. a stroke with a whip, etc.
   2. a long welt on the skin

Etymology: < MLowG & MDu strīpe < IE *streib- < base *ster- > strip

transitive verb striped, striping strip′·ing