stripper
ˈstrɪpər
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Definition of stripper - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
performerperson who removes clothes as entertainment
  • The stripper danced gracefully on stage..
entertainer exotic dancer
2.
cleaningTECH.USchemical used to remove paint or varnishTECH.US
  • She applied stripper to the old furniture to remove its finish..
paint remover
3.
toolsTECH.tool used to remove insulation from wiresTECH.
  • He used a stripper to prepare the wires for splicing..
wire stripper
4.
tobaccoDatedworker who strips stems from tobacco leavesDated
  • The stripper prepared the leaves for processing.
harvester
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Images of stripper

  • stripper: chemical used to remove paint or varnish
    chemical used to remove paint or varnish
  • stripper: tool used to remove insulation from wires
    tool used to remove insulation from wires

Expressions with stripper

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person who buys companies to sell their assets
The asset stripper dismantled the company for quick profit.
chemical that removes paint from surfaces
Apply the paint stripper to the old chair.
hand tool for removing wire insulation
He used a wire stripper to prepare the cables.

Origin of stripper

English, strip (to remove) + -er (agent noun)

Terms with stripper included in their meaning

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entertainment
stripper who performs dances
entertainment
stripper who performs by undressing
stripper
performs by undressing to music for entertainment

Examples of stripper in a sentence

  • She worked as a stripper to pay for her college tuition.
  • The carpenter used a stripper to clean the wooden surface.
  • Paint stripper is effective for removing old layers of paint.
  • The electrician reached for his stripper to begin the task.
  • A good stripper makes the job much easier.
  • The stripper worked tirelessly in the tobacco fields.

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  1. French:strip-teaseur, décapant, ...
  2. German:Stripper, Abbeizmittel, ...
  3. Italian:spogliarellista, sverniciatore, ...
  4. Spanish:bailarín exótico, decapante, ...
  5. Portuguese:dançarina de striptease, decapante, ...
  6. Chinese:脱衣舞娘, 脱漆剂, ...
  7. Japanese:ストリッパー, 剥離剤, ...
  8. Arabic:راقص تعر, مُزِيل طِلاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַשְׂפָן, מְסִיר צֶבַע, ...
  10. Russian:стриптизёрша, смывка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стриптизерка, змивка, ...
  12. Hindi:नर्तकी, पेंट हटाने का रसायन, ...

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