strip away

verb

stripped away also stript away; stripping away; strips away

1

: to remove (something that covers a surface) : to pull pieces of a covering away from a surface

strip away the bark of a tree

2

: to remove (unimportant material) from something

The editor stripped away repetitive sections of the essay.

Examples of strip away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These atoms briefly grab passing lithium ions via temporary lithium-nitrogen bonds, stripping away bulky electrolyte solvent molecules and guiding them smoothly into the cathode active material. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

This celestial shield keeps harmful solar wind, cosmic rays and radiation at bay, preventing the atmosphere from being stripped away. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Look around you now and strip away the trappings of the present. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Everyone seemed to have an opinion about what Pelato should become, but Scotto and his mother wanted to improve the operation without stripping away the family culture at its center. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

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