Cases of word usage

1) a strip of cloth on the shoulder of a military uniform showing rank etc (epaulette)

2) an ornamental band or strip along (usually the top of) a wall (frieze)

3) a strip of soft, flat material used to prevent steam, oil etc from escaping (e.g. in an engine) (gasket)

4) a kind of tall, coarse grass growing in or near water; (in some wind instruments, e.g. the oboe, clarinet) a strip cut from a reed that vibrates to produce sound (reed)

5) (a length of) cotton or other material woven in a long, narrow strip or band, used for decoration, tying things etc (ribbon)

6) a long strip of cotton or silk material worn round the middle of the body in Malaysia, Indonesia etc (sarong)

7) a long strip of cloth worn round the waist or over one shoulder, especially as part of a uniform (sash)

8) a small strip or piece scraped, torn or broken off something; a very small amount; to tear (paper, cloth) into small pieces (shred)

9) a long, narrow strip of wood, metal, plastic etc fixed to a special boot for moving over snow (skid)

10) a small, thin strip (of wood); a thin piece (of something) cut off a large piece (sliver)