striping

[ strahy-ping ]

noun

1. the act of decorating or otherwise providing with stripes: stripe:

   The striping of the boat proceeded slowly.

2. a striped stripe pattern:

   the striping of the zebra; striping of different colors.

Word History and Origins

Origin of striping¹

First recorded in 1670–80; stripe ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It has a fashionable design with plenty of clean watch face options, an alloy build, and a nicely made silicone band with diagonal striping that all adds up to a sophisticated look.

From Popular-Science

But for the best of good-fortune he might now be tugging at a heavy ashen oar, with the lash of the deck-master striping his back.

From Project Gutenberg

The striping, corner pieces, etc., are done on the flat color.

From Project Gutenberg

This comprises a difficult and skilled feature of the art of striping.

From Project Gutenberg

Lettering and striping follow, then finally two coats of fine varnish are flowed and rubbed to a high and brilliant polish.

From Project Gutenberg

This is known as the gridiron signal on account of the cross-bar striping of its target.

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