1. the process or act of removing paint from a surface
Usage: gerund noun form

1. to remove paint from a surface
Usage: present participle or gerund form of 'depaint'

Examples

• The contractor began depainting the old wooden door to restore it to its natural finish.
• Depainting the walls took longer than expected due to multiple layers of old paint.
• She used a chemical stripper for depainting the antique furniture.
• The depainting process revealed the original wood grain underneath.
• Before repainting, depainting the surface is essential for proper adhesion.