STRIPES

noun

1. A long, relatively straight region of a single colour.
2. (in the plural) The badge worn by certain officers in the military or other forces.
3. Distinguishing characteristic; sign; likeness; sort.

verb

1. To mark with stripes.
2. To lash with a whip or strap.
3. To distribute data across several separate physical disks to reduce the time to read and write.