Meaning of 'stripe'

noun

an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

Synonyms: band

noun

a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background

Example: "a green toad with small black stripes or bars"

Synonyms: bar

noun

a kind or category

Example: "businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal"

noun

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

Example: "they earned their stripes in Kuwait"

Synonyms: chevron stripes grade insignia

noun

a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service

verb

mark with stripes