| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| stripping | Tear the thread or teeth from (a screw, gearwheel, etc.) |
| stripped | Tear the thread or teeth from (a screw, gearwheel, etc.) |
| stripping | (of a screw, gearwheel, etc.) Lose its thread or teeth |
| stripped | (of a screw, gearwheel, etc.) Lose its thread or teeth |
