pinstripe

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Etymology

From pin +‎ stripe.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɪnˌstɹaɪp/
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Noun

pinstripe (plural pinstripes)

  1. A very thin stripe on a fabric or other surface.
    Coordinate term: chalkstripe
    • 1985, Nigel Milton Tomkins, World Airline Colours, volume 1, page 37:
      Deep blue fuselage-length pinstripes begin at the belly and get gradually narrower as they approach the windowline, each trimmed either side in red.
  2. A fabric decorated with such stripes.
  3. A suit made of such fabric.

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