undressing
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present participleof undress.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
undressverb (used with object)to take the clothes off (a person); disrobe.
Example Sentences
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Arians said after the game that wide receiver Antonio Brown is "no longer a Buc" after undressing on the field before storming off to the locker room during the third quarter.
From Fox News ● Jan. 2, 2022
The witness recalled seeing the pair run down some steps to the riverbank before partially undressing and jumping in.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2021
The second goal came off a Vince Dunn turnover in his own end, with Marchessault later finding himself alone in front of Grubauer and undressing the goalie with some nifty deke moves.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2021
Since we became involved, I have gained 20 pounds, and once as I was undressing in front of him, a look of disgust flashed across his face.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2020
What hunters call dressing an animal is really an undressing.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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