ontkleden
Dutch (Brabantic)
/ˌɔntˈkleː.də(n)/
verb
Definitions
- (transitive) To undress, disrobe someone or something
- The reflexive form zich ontkleden is used as an intransitive form: To undress oneself, get naked
- (transitive) To 'dismantle' something by removing a cover
- (transitive) To (lay) bare, disclose, unveil, reveal
- The reflexive form zich ontkleden van ... is used as an intransitive form: To rid oneself, dispose (of ...)
Etymology
Prefix from Dutch, Flemish kleden (dress).
Origin
Dutch (Brabantic)
kleden
Gloss
dress
Concept
Semantic Field
Clothing and grooming
Ontological Category
Person/Thing