Stripe

n.	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.
	2.	(Weaving) A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance.
	3.	A strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as, a red or blue stripe sewed upon a garment.
	4.	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. 3.
	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.
	6.	Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the same political stripe.
	7.	(Mil.) The chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned officer. Stars and Stripes See under Star, n.
v. t.	1.	To make stripes upon; to form with lines of different colors or textures; to variegate with stripes. [imp. & p. p. Striped ; p. pr. & vb. n. Striping.]
	2.	To strike; to lash.

Noun	1.	stripe - a strip or stripe of a contrasting color or material Synonyms: banding, band
	2.	stripe - a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service
	3.	stripe - V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; "they earned their stripes in Kuwait" Synonyms: chevron, grade insignia, stripes
	4.	stripe - a kind or category; "businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal"
	5.	stripe - a marking of a different color or texture from the background Synonyms: streak
Verb	1.	stripe - mark with stripes

stripe - data striping

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