strip

Definition

Examples

Cut the paper into narrow strips before putting it in the box.

Word Family

Synonyms

• bandan unofficial association of people or groups
• peelBritish politician (1788-1850)
• dismantletear down so as to make flat with the ground

Collocations

• Easy narrow strip of land
  to narrow strip of land, meaning to make or become more narrow or restricted
• Medium strip out unnecessary administrative costs
  to strip out unnecessary administrative costs, meaning to take away possessions from someone
• Hard strip an executive of decision-making authority
  to strip an executive of decision-making authority, meaning to take away possessions from someone
• Very Hard tear off a strip from an errant subordinate
  to tear off a strip from an errant subordinate, meaning to separate or cause to separate abruptly