definition of
stripe

[1] #1 stripe n. [band, banding] an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material. wn

[2] #2 stripe v. mark with stripes. wn

[3] #3 stripe n. a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service. wn

[4] #4 stripe n. [chevron, stripes, grade insignia] V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; "they earned their stripes in Kuwait". wn

[5] #5 stripe n. a kind or category; "businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal". wn