| molding |
a strip of wood, stone, or other material used to frame or finish a door, window or wall. Moldings are often used for decoration in a home. [1/2 definitions] |
| necktie |
a strip of cloth worn around the neck, usually by men. A necktie is tucked under the collar of a shirt and knotted at the throat. |
| noodle1 |
a flat, narrow strip of dough that has been dried. Noodles are boiled in water to make them soft for eating. |
| parkway |
a divided road or highway with trees, grass, or bushes along the sides or on the center strip. [1/2 definitions] |
| peel1 |
to strip off or remove. [1/5 definitions] |
| peninsula |
a piece of land surrounded on nearly all sides by water. It is connected to a larger body of land by a usually narrow strip of land. |
| reed |
a small strip of cane or metal set into the mouthpiece of some wind instruments. A player blows through the mouthpiece to make the reed vibrate and produce sound. [1/2 definitions] |
| ribbon |
a narrow strip or band of colorful material used to hold the hair or to tie up presents. [2/3 definitions] |
| ridge |
any narrow raised strip, as on cloth or in a plowed field. [1/3 definitions] |
| ruffle |
a strip of cloth, gathered along one edge in small folds. [1/3 definitions] |
| rule |
a strip of wood or other material that is used to measure length; ruler. [1/7 definitions] |
| runway |
a smooth, level strip on which airplanes take off and land. [1/2 definitions] |
| shred |
a long strip that is torn or cut off, or almost torn off. [1/3 definitions] |
| sill |
a horizontal strip or block serving as the bottom of a window or door frame. |
| slat |
a long, narrow strip of wood or metal. Slats can be used to make flat surfaces, such as mattress supports, window covers, and bench or chair backs. |
| strap |
a thin, flat strip of material used to fasten or hold objects together or in position. Straps often have a buckle at one end. [1/3 definitions] |
| stripe1 |
a long, narrow band or strip set apart from the area or surface around it by a different color or material. [1/2 definitions] |
| tape |
a long narrow strip of plastic, cloth, or paper that has glue on one side. Tape is used to stick things together. [2/4 definitions] |
| tape measure |
a tool for measuring length made of a long strip of cloth or flexible metal. A tape measure is marked off in inches, centimeters, or other units. |
| thong |
a narrow strip of leather or similar material that is used to tie or fasten. [1/2 definitions] |
| tie |
a strip of cloth wrapped around the neck and tied in a knot in front. [1/9 definitions] |