stripper

English

/stɹɪpə(ɹ)/, /ʃkɹɪpə/

noun
Definitions
  • Someone who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner, especially as a form of paid entertainment.
  • A chemical or tool used to remove paint, sheathing, etc. from something.
  • A tool used to strip tubing: to empty it by applying pressure to the outside of the tubing and moving that pressure along the tubing.
  • A cow that has nearly stopped giving milk, so that it can be obtained from her only by stripping.
  • (gambling) A playing card that has been trimmed so that a cheat can recognise it from the back.

Etymology

Suffix from English strip (narrow piece, long).

Origin

English

strip

Gloss

narrow piece, long

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

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