striper
1
8.8
- noun
- /ˈstraɪpər/
- Jargon
:
militar con insignias
- During the ceremony, each striper received recognition for their hard work and commitment to duty.
- a candy striper
Examples
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Much of the outstanding advocacy underway on this issue has come from passionate striper anglers and groups such as Stripers Forever.
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Much of the outstanding advocacy underway on this issue has come from passionate striper anglers and groups such as Stripers Forever.
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There is clear evidence that the average weight-at-length of stripers is in decline, and ample anecdotal testimony from veteran striper anglers to support it.
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As a striper, he proudly wore ribbons on his uniform to show his years of dedicated service.
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The veteran striper shared stories of his experiences in the military, highlighting the importance of rank.
Synonyms
1
8.6
A person who serves or served in the armed forces but is not an officer
Compounds
- Archaic
5
8.9
A young volunteer, often a girl or young woman, who helps with non-medical tasks in a hospital
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word striper comes from stripe ('a band or mark') and the ending -er, so it means 'one who has stripes'. That's why a striper can mean a person in uniform who wears stripes to show rank or years of service.