doffing
ˈdɒfɪŋ
Definition

Definition of doffing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

clothingRareremoval of clothing or headwear from the bodyRare
  • Doffing of protective gear is required after the procedure.
removing taking off undressing

Adjective

clothingRarerelated to removing clothing or hatsRare
  • The doffing ceremony was a traditional event.
disrobing undressing
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Origin of doffing

Middle English, doffen (to do off)

Examples of doffing in a sentence

  • His doffing of the hat at the memorial felt respectful.
  • The doffing process was quick and efficient.
  • He was known for his doffing skills at the factory.

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  1. French:retrait, lié à l'enlèvement des vêtements, ...
  2. German:Ablegen, entkleidend, ...
  3. Italian:rimozione, di spogliazione, ...
  4. Spanish:retirada, despojarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:despimento, tirar, ...
  6. Chinese:脱衣, 脱衣的, ...
  7. Japanese:脱衣, 脱帽, ...
  8. Arabic:خَلْع, خاص بخلع الملابس, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲסָרַת בִּיגּוּד, פּוֹשֵׁט, ...
  10. Russian:снятие одежды, снятый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зняття, знімальний, ...
  12. Hindi:उतारना, कपड़े उतारने, ...
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Definition of doff - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
clothing removaltr.DatedUKremove an item of clothingtr.DatedUK
  • He doffed his hat as he entered..
remove take off
2.
greeting gesturetr./intr.DatedUKtake off or raise one's hat as a greeting or respecttr./intr.DatedUK
  • They doffed their caps to the audience..
raise tip
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Expressions with doff

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remove a hat from the head
He doffed his hat as he entered the room.
acknowledge someone's achievement or quality with respect
I doff my hat to her incredible dedication.
remove one's hat as a sign of respect
He doffed his cap to the elderly lady.
remove a hat to show respect or greeting
He doffed his hat as the lady passed by.
show respect or admiration for someone
He doffed his hat to the war veterans as they passed by.

Origin of doff

Middle English, doffen (to do off)

Examples of doff in a sentence

  • The actor doffed his costume after the final scene.
  • He doffed his hat in respect to the veteran.
  • She doffed her cap as she entered the room.

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  1. French:enlever, ...
  2. German:abnehmen, den Hut ziehen, ...
  3. Italian:levare, togliersi il cappello, ...
  4. Spanish:sacarse, saludar con el sombrero, ...
  5. Portuguese:tirar, levantar o chapéu, ...
  6. Chinese:摘下, 举起, ...
  7. Japanese:脱ぐ, 挨拶として帽子を取る, ...
  8. Arabic:خَلَعَ, رَفَعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָסִיר, לְהָסִיר כוֹבַע, ...
  10. Russian:снять, поднимать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зняти, знімати, ...
  12. Hindi:उतारना, अभिवादन में टोपी उठाना, ...

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