To strip; to divest; to undress.
To get rid of, to throw off.
To remove or take off (something such as clothing).
To remove or tip a hat, as in greeting, salutation or as a mark of respect.
To squeeze (wet clothing or cloth), either by twisting with one's hands, or by passing it through a wringer, to remove the water.
To push (an aircraft) to its performance limits; to push the envelope.
To force someone to give (something), usually truth, or money.