striper
Translation
person who applies stripes, machine for applying stripes, striped bass
Examples
The road striper painted new lines on the motorway.
The road striper painted new lines on the highway.
He caught a huge striper while fishing.
He caught a huge striper while fishing.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) striper as a noun The road striper is a specialized vehicle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liner, marker; For the fish: striped bass
Etymology
From 'stripe' (a long narrow band) + the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'one who does something'.
Memory Tips
Picture a person or machine that puts *stripes* on a road.