striping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of removing the outer covering or layers of something, usually in a systematic or regular manner.

  - "He was stripping the wallpaper from the walls."
  - "The factory workers were stripping the metal components before painting."

• Noun

  A distinctive marking or pattern, especially on the surface of an object.

  - "The zebra's striping is distinctive and helps it blend into its environment."
  - "The striping on the basketball court helps players keep track of the ball's position."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with striping
trie , tie , pie , spry , lie , die , tie , sky , fly , bye , tie , guy , cuy , sky , lie , tie , guy , spry , try , why , buy , tie , guy

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Variants

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striping , stripings , stripe , striped , stripes

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Etymology

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The word 'striping' comes from the Old English word 'stripan', which means 'to strip' or 'to plunder'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'stripa', which has the same meaning.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that zebras' stripes can help them blend in with their environment and confuse predators?

2. The Guinness World Records title for the most stripes on a zebra goes to a zebra named 'Quasimodo', with 45 stripes!

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Related Concepts

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1. Zebra: A large, striped mammal found in Africa. Zebras are known for their distinctive black and white striping.

2. Tiger: A large, striped mammal found in Asia. Tigers are known for their orange and black striping.

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Culture

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Striping is a common visual element in various forms of art and design, including zebra patterns, tiger stripes, and the alternating red and white stripes on referees' uniforms. In literature, the metaphorical use of striping is often employed to describe character development or the revealing of hidden truths.

How to Memorize "striping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of peeling back layers of an onion, or imagine the process of removing the bark from a tree. Visualize the systematic and regular nature of the act.
   - Visualize the zebra's distinctive black and white striping or the tiger's orange and black striping.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'striping' with the act of removing layers or coverings. Associate it with the distinctive markings of animals like zebras and tigers.
   - Associate the word with the feeling of revealing hidden truths or uncovering secrets.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'S-T-R-I-P-P-I-N-G' to remember the meaning: Strip, Then Reveal Important Parts Including New Details and Gain Insight.

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