strip
strip
strɪp
strip
British pronunciation
/strɪp/

Definition & Meaning of "strip"in English

to strip
01

to remove one's own clothes

Intransitive
to strip definition and meaning
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Feeling the warmth of the sun, she decided to strip and enjoy the beach in her swimsuit.
After the workout, he wanted to cool down, so he began to strip and change into fresh clothes.
02

to take off someone else's clothes

Transitive: to strip sb
to strip definition and meaning
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In the locker room, teammates playfully stripped each other after the game.
The police stripped the suspect of his clothing as part of the search procedure.
03

to remove something of a covering, coating, or layer

Transitive: to strip a surface | to strip a covering or layer from sth
to strip definition and meaning
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After years of wear, they decided to strip the deck and apply a fresh coat of stain.
DIY enthusiasts often use sandpaper and heat guns to strip wooden surfaces.
04

to take away someone's possessions or assets

Ditransitive: to strip sb of a possession
to strip definition and meaning
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In some cases, a court order may strip a parent of custody rights.
Thieves attempted to strip the unsuspecting tourist of their valuables in the crowded market.
05

to remove the insulation or protective covering from wire

Transitive: to strip a wire
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The electrician carefully stripped the wires before connecting them to the electrical outlet.
It 's important to strip the wires evenly to ensure proper electrical conductivity.
06

to thoroughly milk a cow to extract all the available milk

Transitive: to strip a cow
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The experienced farmer knew how to strip a cow efficiently, ensuring that no milk was wasted.
Before returning the cows to the pasture, the dairy farmer would strip each one to collect the remaining milk.
07

to separate or remove specific substances or elements from a mixture

Transitive: to strip a substance from a mixture
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The distillation process was used to strip ethanol from the fermentation mixture.
Chemical engineers employ various techniques to strip contaminants from industrial wastewater.
08

to damage the threads or teeth of screws, gearwheels, or other mechanical components

Transitive: to strip a screw
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The mechanic accidentally stripped the screw while trying to tighten it.
Be careful not to over-torque the bolts, as it may strip the threads.
09

to remove the cured leaves from the stalks of the tobacco plant

Transitive: to strip cured tobacco leaves
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During the tobacco harvest, workers carefully strip the cured leaves from the stalks to prepare them for drying.
After the leaves are stripped, they are sorted based on size, color, and quality.
10

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

Transitive: to strip a space of contents
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Before selling the house, they stripped the bedrooms of their beds, dressers, and nightstands.
As part of the renovation project, the restaurant owners decided to strip the dining area of its tables, chairs, and decorations.
Strip
01

a series of illustrations or drawings that together tell a story, typically in a newspaper or comic book

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The Sunday paper featured a new comic strip.
He collected vintage strips from the 1940s.
02

a long, narrow piece of land

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The farmer planted a strip of corn along the field edge.
The worker placed a reflective strip on the road.
03

an artifact or object consisting of a narrow flat piece of material

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The technician inserted a strip into the machine.
He examined the strip for signs of damage.
04

a simple airfield lacking standard airport facilities

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Weather conditions made the strip difficult to use.
Remote villages often rely on a dirt strip for flights.
05

a performance in which a dancer gradually removes clothing, often to music, as entertainment

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The club featured a nightly strip for its patrons.
She watched the strip from the front row.
06

a thin piece of wood, metal, or other material, usually long and narrow

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The carpenter cut a strip of wood for the frame.
A strip of metal reinforced the edge of the box.
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