Definitions

1. noun

a device or tool for stripping something, such as insulation or paint; a woman who performs erotic or sensual dances for money, especially in a nightclub.

“The electrician used a stripper to remove the old wire insulation.”

2. verb

to remove the covering or protective layer from something, such as a wire or a machine part.

“The engineer stripped the old coating from the metal surface.”

3. verb

to remove or take away something, such as money or a privilege.

“The company stripped its employees of their bonuses due to financial difficulties.”