Definition of "Stripe" :

noun: an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

noun: a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background

"A green toad with small black stripes or bars."

noun: a kind or category

"Businessmen of every stripe joined in opposition to the proposal."

noun: V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

"They earned their stripes in Kuwait."

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

verb: mark with stripes