Meaning & use
stripped
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removed clothing, a covering, or component parts from something; deprived of rank, honors, or possessions
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He stripped the old paint from the door before repainting it.
The general was stripped of his rank after the scandal.
A note on using this word
Used both literally, for removing a covering, and figuratively, for removing status, honor, or rights.
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