strɪp

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or take away something, especially a covering or a layer

“She decided to strip the old paint off the wall before repainting it.”

2. noun

a long, narrow piece of material, such as fabric or paper, especially one that is rolled up

“The artist used a strip of colored paper to create a design on the canvas.”

3. noun

a narrow strip of land, especially one that is separated from the main land by water

“The island has a long strip of sandy beach along its eastern coast.”

4. noun

a group of people, especially actors, who perform in a theater, film, or television production

“The cast of the new play consists of a talented young strip of actors.”

5. noun

a narrow strip of material used to fasten something, especially a piece of fabric or leather

“The belt has a small strip of metal at the buckle to keep it secure.”

6. verb

to remove one’s clothing, especially in a public place

“The streaker decided to strip naked and run across the soccer field.”

7. verb

to remove the outer layer of something, such as a tree or a plant

“The farmer decided to strip the tree of its branches to make way for a new garden.”