Stripe

n. [ OD. strijpe a stripe, streak; akin to LG. stripe, D. streep, Dan. stribe, G. strief, striefen, MHG. striefen to glide, march. ] 1. A line, or long, narrow division of anything of a different color or structure from the ground; hence, any linear variation of color or structure; as, a stripe, or streak, of red on a green ground; a raised stripe. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Weaving) A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as, a red or blue stripe sewed upon a garment. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark. [ 1913 Webster ]

Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed. Deut. xxv. 3. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash, rod, or the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

Cruelty marked him with inglorious stripes. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the same political stripe. [ Colloq. U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

7. pl. (Mil.) The chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned officer. [ 1913 Webster ]

Stars and Stripes. See under Star, n. [ 1913 Webster ]