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field-strip

[feeld-strip]
–verb (used with object), -stripped or (Rare) -stript, -strip⋅ping. Military.
1. to take apart (a weapon) for cleaning, lubrication, and repair or for inspection.
2. to roll up the paper and scatter the tobacco of (a cigarette butt).

Origin:
1945–50
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field·strip   (fēld'strĭp')   
tr.v.   field·stripped, field·strip·ping, field·strips
  1. To disassemble (a weapon) for cleaning, repair, or inspection.

  2. To leave no trace of (a cigarette butt) by rolling up the paper and scattering the tobacco.

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