A long, narrow band or strip that is a different color or texture from the surrounding surface. The zebra's black and white stripes help it blend into the tall grass.
A type of pattern or design featuring parallel lines. The shirt had a blue and white stripe pattern that was very fashionable.
A rank or level of achievement, often indicated by a band or line on a uniform. The sergeant earned his stripes through years of dedicated service.
A fabric or textile that is woven or printed with longitudinal bands of contrasting colour. The tailor recommended a lightweight stripe for the summer suit.
A type or category; kind; variety. The meeting was attended by politicians of every stripe.
In computing, especially in RAID systems, a discrete block of data that is spread across multiple disks. Each stripe is written sequentially across all drives in the array to improve performance.