1. tools or devices used to remove paint, varnish, or other coatings from surfaces
2. tools used to remove insulation from electrical wires
Usage: technical
3. people who perform striptease as entertainment
Usage: adult entertainment context

Examples

• The painters used chemical strippers to remove the old paint from the walls.
• He bought new wire strippers for his electrical work.
• The hardware store sells various paint strippers and scrapers.
• Professional electricians always carry quality wire strippers in their toolkits.
• The renovation required heavy-duty strippers to remove multiple layers of paint.
• These strippers work well on both latex and oil-based paints.