striping

American  

[strahy-ping] / ˈstraɪ pɪŋ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of striping

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

Example Sentences

If the lane striping isn’t perfect, though, the lane-keeping assist sometimes disables itself, so I don’t rely on it completely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Knitters can opt for smaller patterns that require less yarn, or use up leftover yarn through designs that allow for different yarns to be cobbled together, such as striping.

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2025

“Crews will use these partial closures to re-position the existing K-rail and place temporary striping to allow for construction activities in the southbound lane,” Caltrans officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2024

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 • May 16, 2024

Karl stood with his face to the charred building, soot striping it like war paint.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson