Pronunciation: /strɪp/
noun a form of adult entertainment involving performers removing their clothes
A1 I found a colorful strip of paper on the ground.
A2 She tore off a strip of cloth to use as a bandage.
B1 The painting had a thin strip of gold running along the edge.
B2 He bought a comic strip collection from the bookstore.
C1 The strip of land between the two countries was a disputed territory.
C2 The designer used a bold strip of neon green fabric in the dress.
verb to remove clothing or covering from someone or something
A1 I strip the bed before washing the sheets.
A2 She stripped the wallpaper off the walls to redecorate.
B1 The mechanic stripped down the engine to repair it.
B2 He stripped off his wet clothes after coming in from the rain.
C1 The company decided to strip down its operations to focus on core products.
C2 The artist stripped away all distractions to focus on the essence of the painting.
formal The artist carefully applied a strip of paint to the canvas.
informal I need to strip the old wallpaper off the walls before painting.
slang Let's hit the strip and see what trouble we can get into.
figurative The scandalous news will strip away any remaining trust in the politician.
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