Definition: "Prostripe" refers to a method used by ancient Romans for transporting goods over long distances without human intervention, often using ox cartriages with pulley systems. It was common in trade and warfare, especially in the Roman Empire's conquests against Carthage and other nations. The term comes from Latin "pro," which means 'over,' and 'stripe,' which is a thin strip of cloth used for decoration or to make cuts for stitching.