stripe

(noun) an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material. Synonyms: band, banding.

(noun) a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service.

(noun) V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service. Synonyms: chevron, stripes, grade insignia. Example: "They earned their stripes in kuwait."

(noun) a kind or category. Example: "Businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal."

(noun) a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background. Synonyms: streak, bar. Examples: "A green toad with small black stripes or bars." "May the stars and stripes forever wave."

(verb) mark with stripes.