Remove, as paint from wood (5)

I believe the answer is:

strip

(Other definitions for strip that I've seen before include "Divest - team's garb" , "Gradually undress to music" , "Thin piece" , "footballers' outfit" , "US road lined with shops" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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