stripping

That which is removed by stripping.

Plural The last milk drawn from a cow, procured by a downward stripping action of the thumb and forefinger.

In fish-culture, the operation of pressing ripe spawn or milt out of the live fish.

In quarrying and mining, the act of removing the superficial detritus, soil, etc., preparatory to opening a mine or quarry, or to lay bare the surface for examination; also, the material thus removed.

Same as strip.