strip-search
[ strip-surch ]
/ ˈstrɪpˌsɜrtʃ /
verb (used with object)
to search (a suspect who has been required to remove all clothing) especially for concealed weapons, contraband, or evidence of drug abuse.
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Definition for strip-search (2 of 2)
strip search
noun
an act or instance of strip-searching.
Also called skin search.
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Examples from the Web for strip-search
At the time, the TSA claimed it did not strip-search, but later admitted wrongdoing.
British Dictionary definitions for strip-search
strip-search
verb
(tr) (of police, customs officials, etc) to strip (a prisoner or suspect) naked to search him or her for contraband, narcotics, etc
noun
a search that involves stripping a person naked
Derived forms of strip-search
strip-searching, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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