Stripping: meaning, definitions and examples

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stripping

 

[ ˈstrɪpɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

textile manufacturing

The process of removing the outer layers of fiber from a plant or animal to prepare it for further processing.

Synonyms

cleaning, peeling, shelling.

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Word Description / Examples
stripping

Removing layers or coverings, often used for paint, wallpaper, or old finishes. It can suggest a thorough and sometimes harsh removal process.

  • She spent the weekend stripping the old paint off the furniture.
  • He is stripping the wallpaper from the bedroom walls.
cleaning

Making something free from dirt, marks, or unwanted substances. It is used in general hygiene and tidying contexts.

  • She was cleaning the kitchen after dinner.
  • I spent the afternoon cleaning my car.
peeling

Removing the outer layer or skin from something, commonly used for fruits or vegetables.

  • He is peeling the potatoes for dinner.
  • She carefully peeled the apple before eating it.
shelling

Removing the outer shell from nuts, seafood, or similar items. It is often used in cooking or food preparation contexts.

  • He spent hours shelling the peanuts for the party.
  • She is shelling the shrimp for the salad.

Examples of usage

  • Stripping is an essential step in the production of cotton yarn.
  • After stripping the wool, it is ready to be spun into yarn.
Context #2 | Verb

clothing industry

The action of removing the finish or surface coating from a piece of furniture, clothing, or other item.

Synonyms

peel off, remove, scrape off.

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Word Description / Examples
stripping

When removing a layer of material from a surface, often used in contexts related to renovation, cleaning, or paint removal.

  • She spent the entire weekend stripping the old wallpaper from the living room walls
remove

A general term for taking something away from its place. Applicable in various situations and contexts.

  • Please remove your shoes before entering the house
peel off

When gently removing a layer, such as skin from a fruit or stickers from a surface. It often implies a careful or delicate action.

  • Peel off the protective film before using the new screen protector on your phone
scrape off

When using a tool or instrument to physically remove something from a surface, often involving some effort. Usually used in contexts like cleaning or renovation.

  • You'll need to scrape off the dried paint from the floor before applying the new coat

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours stripping the old paint from the wooden chair.
  • After stripping the denim jacket, it looked brand new.

Translations

Translations of the word "stripping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remoção

🇮🇳 उतारना

🇩🇪 Entfernen

🇮🇩 pengupasan

🇺🇦 видалення

🇵🇱 usuwanie

🇯🇵 除去 (じょきょ)

🇫🇷 enlèvement

🇪🇸 eliminación

🇹🇷 çıkarma

🇰🇷 제거 (제거)

🇸🇦 إزالة

🇨🇿 odstraňování

🇸🇰 odstraňovanie

🇨🇳 去除 (qùchú)

🇸🇮 odstranjevanje

🇮🇸 fjarlæging

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 მოშორება

🇦🇿 çıxarma

🇲🇽 eliminación

Etymology

The word 'stripping' originated from the Old English word 'strypian', meaning to plunder or despoil. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the act of removing outer layers or surfaces. The term has been used in various industries such as textiles, furniture, and manufacturing to describe the process of taking something down to its bare essentials.

See also: outstrip, outstripping, strip, striped, stripped, stripper, strips, stripy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,296, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.