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Word: Stripe
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: perhaps a back-formation from striped, of Dutch or Low German origin; compare with Middle Dutch and Middle Low German strīpe
strʌɪp
a long, narrow band or strip differing in colour or texture from the surface on either side of it
Short Definition:long, narrow band or strip differing in colour or texture from surface on either side of it
Examples:- a pair of blue shorts with pink stripes
a chevron sewn on to a uniform to denote military rank
Short Definition:chevron sewn on to uniform to denote military rank
Examples:- he was wearing his old uniform without its sergeant's stripes
a type or category
Short Definition:type or category
Examples:- entrepreneurs of all stripes are joining in the offensive
Word: Stripe
Speech Type: Verb
strʌɪp
mark with stripes
Short Definition:mark with stripes
Examples:- her body was striped with bands of sunlight
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