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strip

verb

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Meaning

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To remove covering, layers, or decorations from something; to peel or take off.

Example Sentence

The workers had to strip the old paint off the walls before applying a new coat.

Usage Note

Used to describe the action of removing something, such as paint, wallpaper, clothing, or protective coverings, often to reveal or prepare something underneath.