Answer: stripping
AnswerCrossword Clue
stripping(of a screw, gearwheel, etc.) Lose its thread or teeth
strippingDivest (a bond) of its interest coupons so that it and they may be sold separately
strippingMilk (a cow) to the last drop
stripping(of a bullet) Be fired from a rifled gun without spin owing to a loss of surface
strippingRemove the stems from (tobacco)
strippingRemove paint from (a surface) with solvent
strippingLeave bare of accessories or fittings
strippingSTRIP, to remove the outer covering
strippingTake off one's clothes
strippingDeprive someone of (rank, power, or property)
STRIPPINGRemoving paint layers
strippingSell off (the assets of a company) for profit
strippingRemove bark and branches from (a tree)
strippingRemove (paint) in this way
strippingRemove the clothes from (someone)
strippingRemove all coverings from
strippingRemove the accessory fittings of or take apart (a machine, motor vehicle, etc.) to inspect or adjust it
strippingTear the thread or teeth from (a screw, gearwheel, etc.)
strippingPull or tear off (a garment or covering)