What is another word for stripes?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈa͡ɪps] (IPA)

When we think of stripes, we often picture a pattern of equally-sized lines. However, there are many synonyms for stripes that can describe different types of patterns. For instance, bands can refer to thick, solid stripes, while pinstripes are thin stripes that are often used in clothing. A chevron pattern consists of V-shaped stripes, while a herringbone pattern is made up of diagonal stripes that intersect at right angles. Zigzags are a type of irregular stripe pattern, and lines that are closer together may be referred to as a hatch pattern or crosshatching. No matter the pattern, stripes can add visual interest and texture to any design.

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Usage examples for Stripes

He's standing by some kind of a hut and there's a tall pole with the stars and stripes turned upside down.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
It was Peary's first message-"Stars and stripes nailed to the Pole!"
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
I tell you the stripes on his back looked like one continuous strip of ribbon he went so fast!
"Ethel Morton at Chautauqua"
Mabell S. C. Smith

Famous quotes with Stripes

  • My stars and my stripes are your dream and your labors.
    Franklin Knight Lane
  • There are patriots who opposed the war in Iraq and there are patriots who supported the war in Iraq. We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes, all of us defending the United States of America.
    Barack Obama
  • At times he could be very critical. He didn't like prints on me. He didn't like stripes. He didn't like boldness. He said I was petite and that was taking away from my looks.
    Priscilla Presley
  • It's silly talking about how many years we will have to spend in the jungles of Vietnam when we could pave the whole country and put parking stripes on it and still be home by Christmas.
    Ronald Reagan
  • The way money goes so fast these days, they should paint racing stripes on it.
    Mark Russell

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