Meaning & use
doffing
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Taking off or removing an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a gesture of respect or greeting.
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The gentleman greeted her by doffing his hat and bowing slightly.
Workers began doffing their protective gear as soon as they left the lab.
A note on using this word
The opposite of 'don' (to put on); both words are somewhat old-fashioned but still used, especially in 'doff one's hat' as a gesture of politeness.
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donning
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