verb
denude
Denude (verb) means to divest of all covering; to make bare or naked; to strip.
verb
1
To divest of all covering; to make bare or naked; to strip.
2
To remove (something or someone) of their possessions or assets.
3
To strip (a mountain, volcano, or other geological formation) by erosion of outer layers so as to lay bare the inner structure.
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Etymology
From Middle French dénuder, from Latin dēnūdāre, from dē- + nūdus (“bare”).
Rhymes for denude
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What is the meaning of denude?
"denude" (verb) means to divest of all covering; to make bare or naked; to strip.
What are the different meanings of denude?
"denude" has 3 main meanings: 1. To divest of all covering; to make bare or naked; to strip; 2. To remove (something or someone) of their possessions or assets; 3. To strip (a mountain, volcano, or other geological formation) by erosion of outer layers so as to lay bare the inner structure.