Definitions

1. noun

a long, narrow area of different color, texture, or style, especially on a fabric or in a design.

“The dress had a bright red stripe running down the side.”

2. verb

to mark or decorate something with stripes, especially as a punishment.

“The prisoner was striped as a warning to others.”

3. verb

to remove the stripes from something, especially as a form of punishment.

“The warden decided to stripe the prisoner’s uniform, but then changed his mind.”

4. verb

to strip or peel something, such as bark from a tree.

“The logs were striped of their bark before being used for firewood.”