Definition of Strip
Strip
strip
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(verb)
to remove the clothing, coverings, or surface matter from something;
e.g. He started to strip off his wet clothes. She struggled to strip the scratched paint from the floor.
(verb)
to clear something out, to empty it or take it apart;
e.g. They were sure to strip the hotel room of their belongings before leaving. I will strip the machine and see what the problem is.
(verb)
to remove elements of something, for example to take away someone's power, rank, or property, or to get rid of the unnecessary parts of something;
e.g. They will strip him of his title because of his crimes. We decided to strip the project down to its basics.
(verb)
to damage the teeth or thread of a gear or screw, or to become thus damaged;
e.g. Be careful not to strip the screw, or it will be slip out of its groove.
(noun)
a long and narrow piece of some material like paper or cloth, or a long and narrow section of land;
e.g. She cut a strip of fabric to make the border of the skirt. The island is connected to the mainland by a man-made strip of land.
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