doff

1 of 1verb

/dɑf/

Forms:doffs,doffing,doffed,doffed

to take off clothing or a covering

transitive

In the presence of royalty, it is customary to doff one's hat as a sign of reverence.
As a mark of courtesy, he doffed his cap when entering the room.
She doffed her winter coat upon entering the warm and cozy cabin.
To relax by the pool, she doffed her sunglasses and kicked off her sandals.
In the medieval play, the actors would doff their helmets after a victorious battle.