Meanings
nounstripdown (plural stripdowns)
plural stripdowns
- The disassembly of a mechanical system into its separate components.
Before commencing the engine stripdown itself, ensure that you have the correct workshop manual for your particular machine.
2004, Mick Walker, Moto Guzzi Twins Restoration, page 54Synonyms: teardown
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe disassembly of a mechanical system into its separate components.
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Deverbal from strip down.
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