pinstripe vs stripe
stripe vs pinstripepinstripe and stripe both are nouns.
pinstripe is not a verb while stripe is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pinstripe | Yes | No | No | No |
| stripe | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
stripe is a hypernym of
pinstripe; that is, stripe is a
word with a broader meaning than pinstripe:
- pinstripe: a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric)
- stripe: an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
| pinstripe (noun) | stripe (noun) |
|---|---|
| a very thin stripe (especially a white stripe on a dark fabric) | an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material |
| a fabric with very thin stripes | a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background |
| a suit made from a fabric with very thin stripes | a kind or category |
| V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service | |
| a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service |
| pinstripe (verb) | stripe (verb) |
|---|---|
| mark with stripes |
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