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stripper

DEFINITIONS OF: stripper

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n a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish

Type of:
chemical compound, compound
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

n a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music

Synonyms:
ecdysiast, exotic dancer, peeler, striptease, striptease artist, stripteaser
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

n a worker who strips the stems from moistened tobacco leaves and binds the leaves together into books

Synonyms:
sprigger, stemmer
Type of:
worker
a person who works at a specific occupation

n an oil well whose production has declined to less than ten barrels a day

Synonyms:
stripper well
Type of:
oil well, oiler
a well that yields or has yielded oil
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