stripper

/ˈstrɪpər/

/ˈstrɪpə/

Other forms: strippers

Definitions of stripper

1. noun

   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
2. noun

   a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
   synonyms: ecdysiast, exotic dancer, peeler, striptease, striptease artist

   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

   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

   type of:

   oil well, oiler

   a well that yields or has yielded oil