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stripe

The correct spelling is stripe.

How to pronounce stripe

/st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/
noun

IPA: /st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/

Say it like: Str-ipe

The correct spelling is stripe. A long, relatively straight region of a single colour. For example: "zebra stripes"

Usage Examples

zebra stripes

persons of the same political stripe

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A long, relatively straight region of a single colour.
  2. 2.(in the plural) The badge worn by certain officers in the military or other forces.
  3. 3.Distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort.
  4. 4.A long, narrow mark left by striking someone with a whip or stick; a blow with a whip or stick.
  5. 5.A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colours, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance.

verb

  1. 1.To mark with stripes.
  2. 2.To lash with a whip or strap.
  3. 3.To distribute data across several separate physical disks to reduce the time to read and write.

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