Stripes: meaning, definitions and examples

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stripes

[ strʌɪps ]

^{Context #1}

pattern

Long, narrow bands or lines of color that differ from the background color or texture

Synonyms

bands, bars, lines

Examples of usage

The zebra is known for its black and white stripes
She wore a shirt with stripes of different colors

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military

Distinctive uniform stripes worn on the sleeve of a military or police uniform to indicate rank or length of service

Synonyms

chevron, rank insignia

Examples of usage

He was promoted and now has three stripes on his uniform
The sergeant wore stripes on his sleeve

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remove covering

To remove the covering or outer layer from something

Synonyms

deprive, peel, remove

Examples of usage

She carefully stripped the old wallpaper from the wall
He stripped the bark from the tree trunk

Translations

Translations of the word "stripes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 listras

🇮🇳 पट्टियाँ

🇩🇪 Streifen

🇮🇩 garis-garis

🇺🇦 смуги

🇵🇱 paski

🇯🇵 縞

🇫🇷 rayures

🇪🇸 rayas

🇹🇷 şeritler

🇰🇷 줄무늬

🇸🇦 خطوط

🇨🇿 pruhy

🇸🇰 pruhy

🇨🇳 条纹

🇸🇮 črte

🇮🇸 rönd

🇰🇿 жолақтар

🇬🇪 ზოლები

🇦🇿 zolaqlar

🇲🇽 rayas

Word origin

The word 'stripes' originated from the Old English word 'strīep', which meant a line, band, or stripe of color. Over time, it evolved to refer to the distinct patterns or markings seen on animals like zebras. In military contexts, 'stripes' came to represent the rank or length of service of an individual, displayed through uniform insignia. The verb form 'strip' developed from the concept of removing a covering or outer layer, reflecting the action of revealing what lies beneath.