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

They lived in the Mission District in San Francisco, and her father lost his job hand-painting the striping on Cadillac cars.

From Los Angeles Times

They would slow down repairs to traffic signals and maintenance of signage and lane striping.

From Los Angeles Times

The sun cast warm light through long windows, striping the pink-and-white checkered floor and bathing the marble arms, heads and wings of the ancient Grecian statues around me.

From New York Times

Player asked the others, before striping one down the fairway.

From Seattle Times

A $4.2-million Caltrans contract approved by the state in December will allow the agency to establish speed feedback signs and speed limit markings on pavement, replace safety corridor signs and enhance striping on curves.

From Los Angeles Times