stripping
Pronunciation: [ˈstrɪp.ɪŋ]
Word
Context: “removal”
(verb) to take off something from a surface or an object. It's like peeling off a layer or getting rid of what’s on top, like if you remove paint from a wall.
Example
She is stripping the old paint from the furniture to make it look new again.
Example
He is not stripping the wallpaper; he is leaving it as it is.
Example
What are you stripping off that wall?
Context: “performance”
(verb) to remove your clothes in front of an audience. This is sometimes done as a form of entertainment or artistic expression.
Example
The performer was stripping on stage and the audience loved the show.
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She is not stripping at the party; she prefers to keep her clothes on.
Example
Is he really thinking about stripping during his act?
Context: “removal”
(noun) the act of taking off something from a surface or an object. Think of it like when you clean something by removing layers.
Example
Stripping the old paint from the wall made it look fresh.
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The stripping of the furniture didn't go as planned, and it still looks worn out.
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Do you think the stripping process will take long?
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