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Meaning of the word strip in English

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strip

US /strɪp/
UK /strɪp/
"strip" picture

Verb

1.

remove all coverings from (something)

Example:
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He began to strip the old paint from the door.
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The thieves stripped the car of its tires and engine.
Synonym:
peelremoveuncoverdenudedivest
2.

remove one's clothes

Example:
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She began to strip for her medical examination.
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The dancer began to strip on stage.
Synonym:
undressdisrobebareexpose

Noun

1.

a long, narrow piece of something

Example:
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Cut the fabric into thin strips.
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A strip of land separated the two properties.
Synonym:
bandribbonslicesegment
2.

a long, narrow piece of material, typically used for comic strips or film

Example:
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He read the Sunday comic strip.
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The film was developed from a long strip of negatives.
Synonym:
comic stripfilmstripband
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