noun
strip
STRIHP
noun
1
A long, narrow piece of material or land.
"She cut the fabric into thin strips."
"The plane landed on a dirt airstrip."
2
A comic strip, or a street known for its shops, bars, or entertainment.
"They spent the evening bar-hopping along the strip."
verb
1
To remove clothing, coverings, or a surface layer from something.
"He stripped the old paint off the door before repainting it."
"She stripped off her wet jacket as soon as she got inside."
2
To damage the thread of a screw, bolt, or gear, usually by overtightening.
"He stripped the screw head trying to force it out with the wrong driver."
How to Use Strip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long thin piece of something, a comic panel series, or to remove a covering or clothing.
Common mistake
Don't confuse "strip" (to remove) with "stripe" (a band of color) — they're historically related but used differently today.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
comic strip
strip search
strip a screw
landing strip
Word Forms
stripped past tense, strips plural, strips plural, strips singular
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Etymology
Likely an alteration of stripe, or from a Middle Low German word of uncertain origin.