stripes vs stripe

stripes and stripe both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stripes	Yes	No	No	No
stripe	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, stripes and stripe are synonyms defined as:

stripes and stripe: V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

Other synonyms of stripes include chevron, grade insignia.

stripes (noun)	stripe (noun)
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service	an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
	a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
	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

stripes (verb)	stripe (verb)
	mark with stripes