Definition
Definition of stripes - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
designpattern of parallel lines on a surface
- The wallpaper had blue and white stripes.
2.
metaphoricalachievements or experiences contributing to reputation
- She earned her stripes in the competitive industry.
3.
militaryTECH. V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rankTECH.
- He earned his stripes after years of service.
Images of stripes
pattern of parallel lines on a surface 
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank
Expressions with stripes
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reveal what someone is really like inside
He finally showed his true stripes during the argument.
gain respect by showing skill or working hard
She earned her stripes by leading the project successfully.
showing diversity or variety within a group
The festival attracted artists of all stripes.
gain experience or respect through hard work
You’ll earn your stripes on night shifts before you lead the team.
earn recognition or status through hard work
She got her stripes by leading the project successfully.
reveal your real character or intentions
When money vanished, she began to show your true stripes.
real character or beliefs of a person
She showed her true stripes during the crisis.
transform inherent qualities or traits
She tried to change her stripes, but her true self always emerged.
lose rank or status in an organization
After the incident, he lost his stripes.
distinctive dark stripes on a tiger's fur
The tiger stripes on the cub are very clear.
Origin of stripes
Middle English, stripe (band) + -s (plural)
Terms with stripes included in their meaning
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marking
mark something with stripes
animal
large predatory cat with orange and black stripes
LGBTQ+ symbol
flag with multicolored stripes representing LGBTQ+ pride
striped cat
cat with dark stripes on lighter fur
cats
brindled with dark stripes on a lighter background
animal
small rodent with stripes and cheek pouches
marking
create long stripes or marks on a surface
pattern
having stripes of different colors or textures
animals
rare Bengal tiger with white coat and black stripes
insect
wasp with yellow and black stripes
animal
african wild horse with black and white stripes
traffic
pedestrian crossing with black and white stripes
road marking
pedestrian crossing marked with broad white stripes
appearance
having visible streaks or stripes
sports
ball marked with stripes in pool
barbershop
sign with red, white, and blue stripes for barbershops
appearance
having brown stripes on a surface
color
having stripes that are somewhat brown in color
hospital
pattern of stripes like candy
patterns
having a pattern of stripes like candy
marine
ocean fish with dark belly stripes, important for fishing
marine
large shark with dark stripes found in tropical waters
appearance
having stripes of yellow color
marking pattern
marking with stripes or bands
Examples of stripes in a sentence
The flag was decorated with horizontal stripes. He earned his stripes by leading the team to victory. After years of hard work, she finally got her stripes. The soldier proudly displayed his stripes. Stripes on his uniform showed his rank.
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- French:rayures, galons, ...
- German:Streifen, Sporen, ...
- Italian:strisce, esperienze, ...
- Spanish:rayas, galones, ...
- Portuguese:riscas, galões, ...
- Chinese:条纹, 资历, ...
- Japanese:ストライプ, 実績, ...
- Arabic:شَرِيط, وِسام, ...
- Hebrew:פַּסִּים, דְּרָגוֹת, ...
- Russian:полосы, полоски, ...
- Ukrainian:смуги, зірки, ...
- Hindi:धारियाँ, पदवी, ...
Definition of stripe - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
markingmark something with stripes
- They decided to stripe the road for better visibility.
2.
technologyTECH. distribute data across multiple disksTECH.
- The system is designed to stripe data for efficiency.
3.
whippingDated lash with a whip or strapDated
- The prisoner was striped as a form of punishment.
Noun
1.
patternslong narrow band of color or texture
- The zebra has black and white stripes.
2.
militarybadge indicating rank in military or police
- The sergeant wore stripes on his uniform.
3.
kindtype or category
- He is a leader of a different stripe.
4.
sportsTECH. ball marked with stripes in poolTECH.
- He aimed for the stripe in the corner pocket.
5.
technologyTECH. portion of data on separate disksTECH.
- The system uses stripe for data redundancy.
Images of stripe
long narrow band of color or texture 
badge indicating rank in military or police 
ball marked with stripes in pool
Expressions with stripe
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having similar characteristics or qualities
The two politicians are of the same stripe.
including all different types or kinds
The festival attracts artists of every stripe.
something entirely different or a whole other kind
This problem is a tiger of a different stripe from the last one.
belonging to the most negative or extreme type
He is a liar of the worst stripe.
pattern of stripes like candy
The nurse wore a candy stripe uniform.
free throw line in basketball
He made both shots from the charity stripe.
humorous term for a racing-style stripe on vehicles
The go-faster stripe made his van look sporty.
insignia showing years of service
He proudly wore his service stripe on his uniform.
strip of magnetic material on cards
The credit card has a magnetic stripe for transactions.
Origin of stripe
Middle English, stripe (band of color)
Examples of stripe in a sentence
For the event, they will stripe the field with white lines. They decided to stripe the database for better performance. Engineers often stripe data to enhance storage speed. The sailor was striped for disobedience on the ship. He was striped as a disciplinary measure in the army. The flag featured a bold red stripe.
Her shirt had a stripe running down the sleeve. He earned another stripe for his bravery. The officer's uniform displayed three stripes. This software is of a more practical stripe. They prefer comedy of a gentler stripe. The stripe rolled smoothly across the table. She pocketed the stripe with a perfect shot. Each stripe is stored on a different server. Data is distributed across the stripe for efficiency.
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- French:zébrer, rayure, ...
- German:streifen, Streifen, ...
- Italian:strisciare, striscia, ...
- Spanish:rayar, raya, ...
- Portuguese:riscar, risca, ...
- Chinese:画条纹, 条纹, ...
- Japanese:縞模様を付ける, 縞, ...
- Arabic:خَطَّطَ, شَرِيط, ...
- Hebrew:לְסַמֵּן בְּפַסִּים, פַּס, ...
- Russian:размечать, полоса, ...
- Ukrainian:розмічати, смуга, ...
- Hindi:धारियाँ बनाना, पट्टी, ...
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