stripe

noun

1.
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
band banding
Derived from:
stripe stripy
2.
a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service
3.
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
chevron grade insignia stripes
4.
a kind or category
5.
a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
bar streak
Derived from:
stripe stripy