Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

strip

verb
/strɪp/
Definition
To remove a covering or part from something.
Examples
  • She decided to strip the paint from the old dresser.
  • The magician asked his assistant to strip away the curtains and reveal the illusion.
  • Before the renovation, they had to strip the room of all its furniture.
Meaning
To take off or take away from something, often used in contexts involving clothes, layers, or materials.
Synonyms
  • remove
  • peel
  • take off
  • bare
  • undress