denude

🇺🇸 /dɪˈnuːd/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈnjuːd/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags RARE
verb
R

to strip something of its covering or outer layer

The landslide denuded the hillside, leaving it exposed to the elements.

translation

v. to strip something of its covering or outer layer

Word Forms

3rd Present denudes
Past denuded
Perfect denuded
Progressive denuding