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stripped

v. · adj.
US //ˈstɹɪpt// UK //stɹˈɪpt// stripped
  1. 1 removed a layer (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    removed a covering or a layer from something.

    to have removed a surface layer, such as paint, wallpaper, or bark, from an object.

    Example

    We stripped the old wallpaper off the walls before we started painting.

    Example

    The restoration team stripped the layers of grime and varnish from the seventeenth-century oil painting to reveal the original vibrant colours.
  2. 2 took away property or titles (v.)
    C1 Advanced Formal Law

    officially took away someone's power, rights, or titles as a punishment.

    to deprive someone of rank, power, or property, typically as a formal or punitive measure.

    Example

    The athlete was stripped of his gold medal after he failed a drug test.

    Example

    Following the scandal, the board of directors stripped the executive of his voting rights and removed him from the committee immediately.
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  1. 3 bare or uncovered (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    having the outer layer or covering removed.

    describing a surface or object that has had its finish, covering, or components removed.

    Example

    The room looked very different with its stripped floorboards and empty shelves.

    Example

    The designer preferred the aesthetic of stripped pine furniture, arguing that the raw wood added a necessary warmth to the minimalist interior.
  2. 4 damaged screw or gear (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Technical

    describes a screw or gear that is damaged so it cannot turn properly.

    referring to a screw, bolt, or gear whose thread or teeth have been worn away or broken, rendering it non-functional.

    Example

    I couldn't finish building the shelf because one of the screws was stripped.

    Example

    The mechanic noted that the stripped bolt would require a specialised extraction tool before the engine casing could be safely removed.

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