stripper

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine chemische Verbindung zum Abbeizen von Farbe oder Lack; eine Person, die Tabakblätter abstreift; eine Person, die erotische Darbietungen mit Ausziehen zu Musik gibt; oder eine Erdölbohrung mit sehr geringer Tagesförderung.

A noun with multiple meanings: a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish; a worker who strips tobacco leaves; a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music; or an oil well with very low daily production.

1. Paint or varnish removerB2formaltechnical

   A chemical compound used to remove paint, varnish, or other coatings from a surface.

   Abbeizmittel

   • He applied a strong stripper to the old wooden door.
   • The paint stripper worked quickly on the metal surface.
   • Always wear gloves when using a chemical stripper.

2. Tobacco workerC1formalamerican

   A worker who removes the stems from moistened tobacco leaves and binds the leaves together into books.

   Tabakarbeiter

   • The stripper carefully removed the stems from each leaf.
   • Tobacco strippers work quickly to prepare the leaves for curing.
   • He worked as a stripper in the tobacco factory for years.

3. Erotic performerB1informal

   A performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music, typically in a nightclub or bar.

   Stripperin

   • The club hired a new stripper for the weekend show.
   • She worked as a stripper to pay for her college tuition.
   • The stripper's performance was energetic and well-choreographed.

   Synonymeecdysiastexotic dancerpeelerstripteaser

4. Low-production oil wellC2formalamericantechnical

   An oil well whose production has declined to less than ten barrels a day.

   Ölquelle mit geringer Förderung

   • The stripper well still produces a small amount of oil.
   • Many stripper wells are kept running due to high oil prices.
   • The company decided to shut down the stripper because it was no longer profitable.