stripe

Definitions

1. 1.(Weaving) A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance.
2. 2.A strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as, a red or blue stripe sewed upon a garment.
3. 3.A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark. Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed. Deut. xxv.
4. 4.5. A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash, rod, or the like. Cruelty marked him with inglorious stripes. Thomson.
5. 5.Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the same political stripe. [Colloq. U.S.]
6. 6.pl. (Mil.) The chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned officer. Stars and Stripes. See under Star, n.
7. 7.To make stripes upon; to form with lines of different colors or textures; to variegate with stripes.
8. 8.To strike; to lash. [R.]

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is a pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance called?
• What is a strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as, a red or blue stripe sewed upon a garment called?
• What is a stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark. Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed. Deut. xxv called?
• What is 5. A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash, rod, or the like. Cruelty marked him with inglorious stripes. Thomson called?
• What is color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the same political stripe. [Colloq. U.S.] called?
• What is pl. (Mil.) The chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned officer. Stars and Stripes. See under Star, n called?
• What is to make stripes upon; to form with lines of different colors or textures; to variegate with stripes called?