stripping
stripping — noun
1. the action of taking off a layer, covering, or unwanted material from the surfac
the action of taking off a layer, covering, or unwanted material from the surface of something
The stripping of old wallpaper from the kitchen walls took Diego the whole weekend.
stripping of [material] from [surface]
Special chemicals are used for paint stripping on metal doors and window frames.
paint stripping
Mei read the instructions carefully before starting the stripping of the wooden floor's old varnish.
Dry stripping is a method that removes old paint without using harsh chemicals.
- removal
more general, less specific about layers
文法句型
stripping + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in compound nouns like 'paint stripping' or 'wallpaper stripping' to describe the specific material being removed.
常見錯誤
2. the process of removing all movable items such as furniture, curtains, and decor
the process of removing all movable items such as furniture, curtains, and decorations from a room or building, leaving only the bare structure
The stripping of the old warehouse was finished in two days, leaving it completely empty.
stripping of [building] + past passive
Omar hired a team to help with the stripping of the apartment before the renovation started.
A full stripping of the office floors and ceilings was needed after the water damage.
文法句型
stripping + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly associated with renovation, demolition, or moving out. The focus is on the physical removal of contents, not structure.
3. the act of officially taking away someone's rights, titles, property, or privile
the act of officially taking away someone's rights, titles, property, or privileges as a legal penalty or disciplinary measure
The stripping of her medical license meant Dr. Ananya Kapoor could no longer treat patients.
stripping of [title/right] from [person]
The court ordered the stripping of all assets acquired through illegal activities.
Stripping of citizenship is a rare punishment that courts consider very seriously.
- deprivation
more formal, can apply to non-legal contexts like deprivation of sleep
- forfeiture
specifically legal, applies to property or rights lost due to a crime
- restoration
returning rights or possessions after a period of deprivation
文法句型
stripping + of + (possessions/honors/rights)
用法筆記
Subject is typically a legal authority (a court, a committee, an official body). The noun stripping here describes an official, often legal, act.
4. the action of removing your own or another person's clothing, usually for a prac
the action of removing your own or another person's clothing, usually for a practical purpose such as bathing, sleeping, or changing
After the rain, the children's stripping of their wet clothes left a pile of socks and shirts by the door.
stripping of [clothing]
The nurse helped with the gentle stripping of the patient's hospital gown before the examination.
Elena laughed at the complicated stripping of layers — scarf, coat, boots, and sweaters — every time she came inside.
- undressing
softer, more neutral, very common
- disrobing
formal or literary
- dressing
putting clothes on
文法句型
stripping + of + (clothes/oneself)
用法筆記
Unlike 'striptease' (sense 5), this refers to ordinary undressing for practical reasons such as bathing, sleeping, or changing clothes.
5. a stage show in which a performer gradually removes their clothes in front of an
a stage show in which a performer gradually removes their clothes in front of an audience as adult entertainment
The club on Elm Street is known for its live stripping shows every Friday and Saturday night.
live stripping shows
Kwame worked as a stripping performer for two years while studying music at the community college.
Laws about stripping and adult entertainment vary widely from one country to another.
Fatima wrote a research paper on the history of stripping and its role in popular culture.
- striptease
the standard formal term for the performance
- exotic dance
polite or euphemistic term used in professional contexts
文法句型
stripping + as a noun for the activity
用法筆記
Commonly replaced by the French loanword 'striptease' in more formal or neutral contexts. 'Stripping' as a noun for this activity is casual.
常見錯誤
6. a narrow length of material such as rubber, plastic, or metal that is fitted aro
a narrow length of material such as rubber, plastic, or metal that is fitted around an opening or edge to protect, seal, or insulate something
The rubber stripping around the refrigerator door was worn out, so cold air was leaking out.
rubber stripping around [appliance door]
Vikram replaced the weather stripping on all the windows before winter to keep the house warm.
weather stripping
A thin metal stripping runs along the edge of the wooden table to protect it from damage.
The stripping on the car door had come loose, and water got inside during the storm.
文法句型
[material] stripping
用法筆記
In this sense, 'stripping' is NOT a gerund — it refers to a physical strip of material. Commonly found in compounds: 'weather stripping', 'rubber stripping', 'door stripping'.
常見錯誤
stripping — verb
- strippingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- strippings3rd person singular
- strippinging-ing form
- strippingedpast simple
1. to take off a covering, paint, wallpaper, or outer layer from a surface, leaving
to take off a covering, paint, wallpaper, or outer layer from a surface, leaving it bare
Ingrid spent Saturday morning stripping the old paint off the bathroom door with a heat gun.
stripping [paint] off [surface] with [tool]
Lukas carefully stripped the bark from the fallen branch to use the wood for carving.
stripped [layer] from [object]
Before painting, you should strip the walls of any loose plaster or old wallpaper.
- remove
general, not specific to layers
- scrape off
implies using a scraping tool, more physical
- peel
for thin, flexible coverings like wallpaper or paint
文法句型
strip + noun + from/off + noun
strip + noun + of + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used with a tool or substance: 'strip with a scraper', 'strip using a chemical remover'. The object being removed typically comes after 'from' or 'off', or the surface comes after 'of'.
常見錯誤
2. to take off your own clothes, or to remove the clothes of another person, especi
to take off your own clothes, or to remove the clothes of another person, especially when done quickly or completely
After the long hike, Sofia stripped and jumped straight into the cool lake.
intransitive: strip (no object) = undress
The doctor asked the patient to strip to the waist so he could listen to her breathing.
strip to [body part]: partial undressing
Grace stripped the toddler out of his muddy clothes and put him straight into the bath.
The coach told the team to strip off their wet suits and hang them in the locker room.
- dress
put clothes on
- get dressed
put clothes on oneself
文法句型
strip (oneself)
strip + noun (someone)
用法筆記
When intransitive (no object), refers to undressing oneself. When transitive, the object is the person being undressed (not the clothes). For clothes as the object, use 'strip off': 'She stripped off her coat.'
常見錯誤
3. to perform a striptease by taking off one's clothes in a sexually suggestive way
to perform a striptease by taking off one's clothes in a sexually suggestive way, typically on a stage in a club, as a form of entertainment or a job
Clara's cousin stripped at a club downtown for a few years to pay for her college tuition.
stripped at [venue] for [purpose]
The bachelor party guests watched as the performer stripped to the music of a popular pop song.
Deepa interviewed several people who strip for a living as part of her sociology research project.
- do a striptease
more formal or descriptive
- dance (exotic)
polite euphemism used in the industry
文法句型
strip (for an audience)
用法筆記
The person performing is called a 'stripper'. The place is called a 'strip club'. The activity itself is 'striptease' (noun) or 'stripping' (gerund noun).
4. to take apart an engine, machine, vehicle, piece of equipment, or building by re
to take apart an engine, machine, vehicle, piece of equipment, or building by removing its parts or fittings, especially for cleaning, repair, or to sell the components separately
James spent the afternoon stripping the old lawnmower engine to see what was wrong with it.
strip [machine] to [purpose]
Thieves stripped the stolen car of its wheels, radio, and seats within a few hours.
strip [vehicle] of [parts]
The mechanic stripped down the motorcycle completely and laid every part out on the garage floor.
Before selling the house, the owners stripped it of valuable fixtures such as the old chandeliers.
The workers are stripping the lead pipes from the walls of the old school building.
- dismantle
more careful, systematic; often used for planned repairs
- take apart
simpler, everyday language
- disassemble
formal, technical
- assemble
putting parts together
- reassemble
putting parts back after repair
文法句型
strip + noun + down
strip + noun + of + parts
用法筆記
'Strip down' is the most common form for mechanical disassembly. 'Strip of' focuses on the parts being removed. The sense is neutral — used for legitimate repair work and for theft alike.
常見錯誤
5. to officially take away someone's rank, rights, property, or privileges, especia
to officially take away someone's rank, rights, property, or privileges, especially as a punishment or legal judgment
The committee voted to strip the corrupt official of his title and pension.
strip [person] of [status/benefit]
The court stripped Emma of her parental rights after evidence of serious neglect was presented.
Oliver was stripped of his gold medal when the test showed he had used a banned substance.
Under the new law, the government can strip citizenship from people convicted of certain serious crimes.
- deprive of
more general, can be used in non-legal contexts
- divest of
very formal, literary
文法句型
strip + noun + of + noun (rights/title/possessions)
用法筆記
Almost always used in the passive voice ('was stripped of') or with a legal authority as the subject. The object is usually an abstract possession (title, rights, rank) rather than a physical item.