What does STRIP mean?

strip

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

• to remove clothing or covering from someone or something
• to remove or take off an outer layer or covering
• to remove something important or valuable
• a long, narrow piece of land
• a series of drawings or photographs that tell a story
• a long, narrow piece of something, such as paper or cloth

Pronunciation (US): /strɪp/

Pronunciation (UK): /strɪp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "strip" originated in the 15th century from the Middle Low German word "strippe," meaning "strap." It initially referred to a narrow piece of cloth or ribbon. Its usage evolved over time to include the act of removing clothing or covering from someone or something. Its usage as a noun also evolved to include a long, narrow piece of land or a series of drawings or photographs that tell a story.

Synonyms:

• remove
• peel
• take off
• deprive
• divest

Related Words:

• stair
• strap
• strep
• stump
• stung

Example Sentences:

• She stripped off her coat and gloves as soon as she got inside.
• The workers stripped the old paint from the walls.
• They stripped the house of all its valuable possessions.
• The strip of land between the two rivers is very fertile.
• The comic strip in the newspaper is always funny.
• She tore off a strip of paper and wrote down the phone number.