stripping off
Peeling away layers
Stripping off is removing clothing, typically all of it: She stripped off and jumped in the lake.
The phrase emphasizes complete or rapid undressing.
It can also mean removing a layer or covering from a surface: He spent the weekend stripping off old wallpaper.
- peelOuter fruit layer
- peeling awaySurface layer separating
- huskingRemoving dry outer covering
- removingTaking something out
- taking offStarting upward flight
layer by layer · uncover · denudation · abrading · disrobing · unclothing · getting undressed · descaling · emancipating · sanding · paint removal · flaying · taking away · degreasing · detaching · disclosing · tearing · tearing away
stripping offputting on
To wear or apply
dressing · getting dressed · donning · robing · suiting up
stripping offcovering up
Hiding wrongdoing from others
concealing · hiding · veiling · shrouding · masking
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