stripper — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Someone who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner, especially as a form of paid entertainment.

   Synonyms

   ecdysiastexotic dancerpeeler

   Narrower terms

   pole dancerstrippeusestripteuse

2. A chemical or tool used to remove paint, sheathing, etc. from something.

3. 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.

4. A cow that has nearly stopped giving milk, so that it can be obtained from her only by stripping.

5. A playing card that has been trimmed so that a cheat can recognise it from the back.

6. A stripper clip.

7. A base or entry-level trim level of a car model, lacking amenities or features found in higher trim levels.

   Usage

   • Informal

Noun

1. a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish

   Broader terms

   compoundchemical compound

2. a worker who strips the stems from moistened tobacco leaves and binds the leaves together into books

   Synonyms

   stemmersprigger

   Broader terms

   worker

3. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music

   Synonyms

   striptease artiststripteasestripteaserexotic dancerecdysiastpeeler

   Broader terms

   performerperforming artist

4. an oil well whose production has declined to less than ten barrels a day

   Synonyms

   stripper well

   Broader terms

   oil welloiler