stripe

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for stripe

stripe 🔊 /stɹajˈp/

stripe : වයිරම

stripe : ඉර

stripe : කසපහර

stripe : රේඛාව

stripe definition

Noun.

  1. A line, or long, narrow division of anything of a different color or structure from the ground; hence, any linear variation of color or structure; as, a stripe, or streak, of red on a green ground; a raised stripe.
  2. A pattern produced by arranging the warp threads in sets of alternating colors, or in sets presenting some other contrast of appearance.
  3. A strip, or long, narrow piece attached to something of a different color; as, a red or blue stripe sewed upon a garment.
  4. A stroke or blow made with a whip, rod, scourge, or the like, such as usually leaves a mark.
  5. A long, narrow discoloration of the skin made by the blow of a lash, rod, or the like.
  6. Color indicating a party or faction; hence, distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort; as, persons of the same political stripe.
  7. The chevron on the coat of a noncommissioned officer.

Transitive verb.

  1. To make stripes upon; to form with lines of different colors or textures; to variegate with stripes.
  2. To strike; to lash.