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strip-search

[strip-surch]
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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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strip search

noun

an act or instance of strip-searching.
Also called skin search.
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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 Formsstrip-searching, noun
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