half-stripe

half-stripe
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
: the narrow 1/4-inch stripe which together with the full 1/2-inch stripe makes up the sleeve and shoulderboard rank insignia of naval officers below flag rank

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