strip
1 of 2verb/strɪp/
Forms:strips,stripping,stripped,stripped
1
to remove one's own clothes
- 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.
- The dancer gracefully stripped, revealing a sequence of colorful and elaborate costumes.
- As the temperature rose, people on the beach started to strip and relax in the sun.
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2
to take off someone else's clothes
C1transitive- 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.
- As part of the initiation ritual, new members were stripped by the senior members.
- In the movie, the villain threatened to strip the captured hero to humiliate him.
- In the emergency room, medical staff quickly stripped the accident victim of his torn clothing.
3
to remove something of a covering, coating, or layer
transitive- 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.
- The chef used a knife to strip the skin from the vegetables before chopping them for the salad.
- As part of the restoration project, they had to strip the historic monument.
4
to take away someone's possessions or assets
- 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.
- Economic hardships can strip individuals of their savings and financial security.
- The court stripped the debtor of certain assets to repay creditors.
- The economic downturn threatened to strip many businesses of their profitability.
5
to remove the insulation or protective covering from wire
transitive- 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.
- Make sure to strip only the necessary length of insulation from the wire to avoid damaging the conductive material.
- It's essential to strip the wires cleanly without nicking or damaging the conductive material.
- The technician used a heat gun to soften the insulation before stripping the wires for easier removal.
6
to thoroughly milk a cow to extract all the available milk
transitive- 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.
- During the morning milking routine, the farmhands were trained to strip the cows completely for maximum yield.
- The automated milking machine was programmed to strip the cows gently and thoroughly.
- As part of the daily chores, the young apprentice learned to strip the cows under the supervision of the farm manager.
7
to separate or remove specific substances or elements from a mixture
transitive- The distillation process was used to strip ethanol from the fermentation mixture.
- Chemical engineers employ various techniques to strip contaminants from industrial wastewater.
- Vacuum distillation is commonly used to strip volatile compounds from crude oil during refining.
- The reflux apparatus allowed researchers to strip volatile components from the reaction mixture.
- In the purification process, activated carbon is utilized to strip organic contaminants from the water.
8
to damage the threads or teeth of screws, gearwheels, or other mechanical components
transitive- 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.
- The DIY enthusiast learned the hard way that using the wrong screwdriver could easily strip the heads of the screws.
- Be cautious not to strip the threads by applying too much force when fastening the bolts.
- He inadvertently stripped the heads of the screws by using the wrong screwdriver.
9
to remove the cured leaves from the stalks of the tobacco plant
transitive- 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.
- Tobacco farmers spend long hours in the fields, meticulously stripping the cured leaves from the stalks by hand.
- Modern tobacco processing facilities employ machinery to automatically strip the cured leaves.
10
to clear out or empty a space of its contents
transitive- 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.
- The tenants stripped the apartment of all its furnishings before moving out.
- They stripped the stage of props and backdrops after the performance.
- Before the remodeling project began, they stripped the kitchen of its appliances and cabinets.
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