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
1
The act of removing an outer layer, covering, or clothing.
"The stripping of the old wallpaper took an entire weekend."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe process of removing a covering, layer, or clothing.
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- Plural
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Rhymes for stripping
tipping
dipping
ripping
nipping
sipping
yipping
shipping
whipping
slipping
dripping
clipping
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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.
