2. (Mach.)
Defn: To fail in the thread; to lose the thread, as a bolt, screw, or nut. See Strip, v. t., 8.
STRIP
Strip, n.
1. A narrow piece, or one comparatively long; as, a strip of cloth; a strip of land.
2. (Mining)
Defn: A trough for washing ore.
3. (Gunnery)
Defn: The issuing of a projectile from a rifled gun without acquiring the spiral motion. Farrow.
STRIPE
Stripe, n. Etym: [OD. strijpe a stripe, streak; akin to LG. stripe,
D. streep, Dan. stribe, G. strief, striefen, MHG. striefen to glide,
march.]
1. A line, or long, narrow division of anything of a different color or structure from the ground; hence, any linear variation of color or structure; as, a stripe, or streak, of red on a green ground; a raised stripe.