stripper

/ˈstrɪpər/
/ˈstrɪpə/
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Other forms: strippers

Definitions of stripper
  1. noun
    a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish
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    type of:
    chemical compound, compound
    (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  2. noun
    a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
    synonyms: ecdysiast, exotic dancer, peeler, striptease, striptease artist
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    examples:
    Rose Louise Hovick
    United States striptease artist who became famous on Broadway in the 1930s (1914-1970)
    type of:
    performer, performing artist
    an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
  3. noun
    a worker who strips the stems from moistened tobacco leaves and binds the leaves together into books
    synonyms: sprigger, stemmer
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    type of:
    worker
    a person who works at a specific occupation
  4. noun
    an oil well whose production has declined to less than ten barrels a day
    synonyms: stripper well
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    type of:
    oil well, oiler
    a well that yields or has yielded oil
Pronunciation
US
/ˈstrɪpər/
UK
/ˈstrɪpə/
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