field-strip

field-strip
/feeld"strip'/, v.t., field-stripped or (Rare) field-stript, field-stripping. Mil.
1. to take apart (a weapon) for cleaning, lubrication, and repair or for inspection.
2. to roll up the paper and scatter the tobacco of (a cigarette butt).
[1945-50]

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