strip

Definition

  • noun: a long, narrow piece of something
  • verb: to remove clothing, covering, or surface matter from
  • verb: to remove your clothing
  • often + 'down'
  • synonyms: uncover, dismantle, pass

Examples

  • The pageant winner 'was stripped of' her crown/title after the scandal. [=she was forced to give up her crown/title after the scandal]

  • the team's 'away strip' [=the uniform that the team wears when it is not playing at its home field, stadium, etc.]

  • He 'stripped down' to his underwear. [=he took all his clothes off except for his underwear]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) excited about Buzz. But you know he'll always have a special place for you. -Yeah, like the attic. -All right, that's it! Unidirectional bonding strip. Mr Lightyear wants more tape. Listen, Light Snack, you stay away from Andy. He's mine, and no one is taking him away from me. What are you talking about? Where's that bonding strip? And another thing, stop with this spaceman thing! It's getting on my nerves! Are you saying you wanna lodge a complaint with Star Command? (..)
    1995 Toy Story