noun
- tools or devices used to remove paint, varnish, or other coatings from surfaces
- tools used to remove insulation from electrical wires
- people who perform striptease as entertainment
Usage: technical
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.