tiger stripe

"Tiger stripe" refers to a distinctive pattern of dark lines on a lighter background, reminiscent of a tiger's fur, and is used in various fields including biology, fashion, and military camouflage.

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Definition

B2Biology

(general)A pattern of dark, narrow lines on a lighter background, characteristic of a tiger's fur, used for camouflage.

Example

  • Each tiger has a unique tiger stripe pattern, much like human fingerprints.

B2Fashion and Design

(general)A bold pattern of dark lines on a lighter background, used to evoke power and individuality in clothing and accessories.

Example

  • The new collection features a stunning tiger stripe design on various garments.

B2Military

(technical)A camouflage pattern with wavy, horizontal stripes, designed to blend into jungle environments.

Example

  • The soldiers wore uniforms with a tiger stripe pattern to blend into the dense foliage.

C1Medicine

(technical)A striated pattern on a sensor image indicating movement or variation in scanned tissue or objects.

Example

  • The MRI showed a tiger stripe pattern, suggesting tissue variation.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tiger stripe":

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