strip

Definition

A long, thin piece of land; any long, thin area.

Etymology

From alteration of stripe or from Middle Low German strippe, of uncertain ultimate origin, perhaps derived from a lost strong verb Proto-Germanic *strīpaną, with no clear cognates outside of Germanic except for Irish sríab (“line, stripe”).

Example Sentences

• "The countries were in dispute over the ownership of a strip of desert about 100 metres wide."
• "Papier mache is made from strips of paper."
• "Squeeze a strip of glue along the edge and then press down firmly."