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Striping: meaning, definitions and examples

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striping

 

[ หˆstraษชpษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

decorative pattern

Striping refers to the design or pattern of stripes used in various contexts, such as fashion, interior design, or automotive paint jobs. It typically involves alternating lines or colors, creating a visually appealing aesthetic.

Synonyms

banding, lines, streaks, stripes

Examples of usage

  • The dress has beautiful striping that enhances its elegance.
  • The car's racing stripe gave it a sporty look.
  • The wallpaper features subtle striping for added texture.
  • The athlete wore a jersey with bold striping.
Context #2 | Verb

removal action

To striping something means to remove or take away its outer layer or coating, often used in the context of cleaning or renovation. The term can also imply the process of making changes by removing certain elements.

Synonyms

detaching, peeling, removing, stripping

Examples of usage

  • They are striping the old paint from the walls.
  • The team spent the day striping the old varnish from the furniture.
  • He is striping the car to prepare it for a new coat of paint.

Translations

Translations of the word "striping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น listrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคŸเฅเคŸเฅ€ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Streifen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผัƒะถะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒฉใ‚คใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rayure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rayado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸerit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŠธ๋ผ์ดํ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุงุฆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pruhovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pruhovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆก็บน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤrtanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะปะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zolaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rayas

Etymology

The term 'striping' originates from the word 'stripe,' which comes from the Old French word 'estripe,' meaning 'to stripe or band.' This word has evolved in English to refer to both the act of creating stripes as well as the patterns themselves. The use of stripes has historical significance in various cultures, often symbolizing rank or class. In fashion, stripes have been a timeless motif, reimagined in numerous styles over centuries. Moreover, in modern design and art, striping has become a fundamental method to add visual interest and complexity, seen across textiles, paint jobs, and graphics.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,233 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.