Pronunciation: /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/
noun the action of removing clothing or covering from something
A1 Stripping paint off old furniture can be a messy job.
A2 The act of stripping wallpaper requires patience and precision.
B1 The stripping of natural resources is a major concern for environmentalists.
B2 The stripping of rights from marginalized groups is a violation of human rights.
C1 The stripping down of complex ideas into simple concepts is a skill that not everyone possesses.
C2 The stripping away of layers of falsehood revealed the truth hidden beneath.
verb present participle of the verb 'strip', which means to remove clothing or covering from something
A1 She is stripping the old wallpaper from the walls.
A2 The mechanic is stripping down the engine to find the problem.
B1 The actress was stripping off her costume backstage after the play.
B2 The workers are stripping the old paint from the building before repainting it.
C1 The forensic team is stripping the crime scene of all evidence for analysis.
C2 The chef is meticulously stripping the herbs for garnish on the dish.
formal The process of stripping the old paint off the walls can be quite time-consuming.
informal I'm thinking of stripping down this old table and giving it a fresh coat of paint.
slang She's really good at stripping, she's been doing it for years.
figurative He's slowly stripping away her defenses with his charm.
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