Strip Definition
strip
noun
- a relatively long narrow piece of something; "he felt a flat strip of muscle"
- artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
- an airfield without normal airport facilities
- a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book
- thin piece of wood or metal
- a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music; "she did a strip right in front of everyone"
verb
- take away possessions from someone; "The Nazis stripped the Jews of all their assets"
- get undressed; "please don't undress in front of everybody!"; "She strips in front of strangers every night for a living"
- remove the surface from; "strip wood"
- remove substances from by a percolating liquid; "leach the soil"
- lay bare; "denude a forest"
- steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"
- remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely; "The boys cleaned the sandwich platters"; "The trees were cleaned of apples by the storm"
- strip the cured leaves from; "strip tobacco"
- remove the thread (of screws)
- remove a constituent from a liquid
- take off or remove; "strip a wall of its wallpaper"
- draw the last milk (of cows)
- remove (someone's or one's own) clothes; "The nurse quickly undressed the accident victim"; "She divested herself of her outdoor clothes"; "He disinvested himself of his garments"
"Strip" in song lyrics
See how strip is used in real songs:
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"Them Towers, lead showers for the rule of the strip"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lace — Exclusive Darts -
"This ain't no safe strip"
9th Prince f/ T.M.F. — Cold Wind -
"Pick my man up from off of the strip"
A+ f/ Mr. Cheeks — Up Top New York
Words that rhyme with strip
Usage tips for "strip"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "strip" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for strip to find words that pair well.