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pinstripe

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pin⋅stripe

[pin-strahyp]
–noun
1. a very thin stripe, esp. in fabrics.
2. a pattern of such stripes.
3. a fabric or garment having such stripes.

Origin:
1895–1900; pin + stripe 1
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pin·stripe also pin stripe   (pĭn'strīp')   
n.  
  1. A very thin stripe, especially on a fabric.

    1. A fabric with very thin stripes, often used for suits.

    2. A suit made of such fabric. Often used in the plural.

pin'striped' adj.
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