noun Uncommon

stripping

Stripping (noun) means the act of removing an outer layer, covering, or clothing. Example: “The stripping of the old wallpaper took an entire weekend.”

noun

The act of removing an outer layer, covering, or clothing.

"The stripping of the old wallpaper took an entire weekend."

In chemical engineering, a process where a component is removed from a liquid by passing a vapor through it.

"The refinery uses steam stripping to remove impurities from the mixture."

How to use stripping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of removing a covering, layer, or clothing.

Word forms

strippings plural

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for stripping

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stripping” mean?

The word “stripping” means the act of removing an outer layer, covering, or clothing. In plain terms, the process of removing a covering, layer, or clothing.

How do you use “stripping” in a sentence?

Here is “stripping” used in a sentence: “The stripping of the old wallpaper took an entire weekend.”

What part of speech is “stripping”?

“Stripping” is a noun.

Is “stripping” a common word?

“Stripping” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “stripping” have?

“Stripping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of removing an outer layer, covering, or clothing.

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