Distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or group
Distinguishing characteristics
Plural for a long, narrow band or strip
“A red stripe across her forehead served as an insignia that she belonged to the class of ceremonially adopted persons.”
Plural for a group of persons or things with shared characteristics
“They always judge hastily and seize on whatever is most visible. That is why charlatans of every stripe are so clever at pleasing them.”
Plural for a hard strike or hit
“All the personal injury Mr. Warner received was a stripe with a cane, which was, indeed, too much.”
Plural for a long, narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or some other material
Plural for a red, swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure
Plural for a part of something marked out from the rest by a particular characteristic
Plural for a ridge on a textured woven fabric such as corduroy, or the texture itself
Plural for used in architecture, and as an insignia of military or police rank, on the sleeve
Plural for a sheet of material covering a surface or body
To streak or make stripes on
“To stripe the cake, place the stencil on top of the rolled fondant and spread the royal icing onto the stencil.”
To lash or strike repeatedly, especially with a long pliable instrument
To mark something with striations
To cause to be dirty or soiled
To hit or attack (someone) very violently
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