Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

field strip

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.31 in modern English

Syllables
field- strip
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To dismantle (a weapon) for cleaning, oiling or repair; to disassemble (a firearm) to the maximum extent possible without tools.

Transitive verb

verb

To take apart (a cigarette butt) for the purpose of reducing litter.

Transitive verb

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What does field strip mean?
To dismantle (a weapon) for cleaning, oiling or repair; to disassemble (a firearm) to the maximum extent possible without tools.

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