Definitions

1. verb

to remove or strip away a paint or coating from a surface

“The workers had to de-paint the old furniture to restore its original color.”

2. verb

to remove paint or color from something, especially to reveal the original color or material underneath

“After de-painting the car, we were able to see its original metal finish.”

3. noun

the act of removing or stripping away a paint or coating from a surface

“The de-painting process took several hours to complete.”