the removal of covering
"The workers began stripping the old wallpaper from the walls to prepare for repainting."
The act of one who strips.
"The stripping was performed by a strong man who removed all her clothes in front of the crowd."
In plain English: Stripping is removing all unnecessary parts from something until only what matters remains.
"The government is facing criticism for its heavy spending on stripping away regulations to boost business growth."
present participle of strip
"The workers were stripping the old wallpaper off the walls before painting them a new color."
In plain English: To strip something means to take all its parts, covering, or contents off and leave it completely bare.
"The workers spent all day stripping the old wallpaper from the walls."