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Take off a long narrow piece (5)

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I believe the answer is:

strip

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'narrow piece' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for strip that I've seen before include "Dismantle" , "Remove clothes, just a sliver" , "footballers' outfit" , "Band; unclothe" , "Series of cartoon pictures - undress salaciously" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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