Stripes: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
stripes
[ strสษชps ]
pattern
Long, narrow bands or lines of color that differ from the background color or texture
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The zebra is known for its black and white stripes
- She wore a shirt with stripes of different colors
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
Translations
Translations of the word "stripes" in other languages:
๐ต๐น listras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคเฅเคเคฟเคฏเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Streifen
๐ฎ๐ฉ garis-garis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผัะณะธ
๐ต๐ฑ paski
๐ฏ๐ต ็ธ
๐ซ๐ท rayures
๐ช๐ธ rayas
๐น๐ท ลeritler
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ฌด๋ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุทูุท
๐จ๐ฟ pruhy
๐ธ๐ฐ pruhy
๐จ๐ณ ๆก็บน
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤrte
๐ฎ๐ธ rรถnd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพะปะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zolaqlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ rayas
Word origin
The word 'stripes' originated from the Old English word 'strฤซep', 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.
See also: stripe.