demate JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/dɪˈmeɪt/ · de.ma.te
verb
- To remove the covering or outer layer of something. The artist demated the old paint to reveal the original surface underneath.
verb
- To unsew or undo a seam. The seamstress demated the stitches to repair the torn fabric.
verb
- To remove or strip away something, often in a figurative sense. The company demated its outdated policies to adapt to the changing market.
Did you know? The word 'demate' is not commonly used in modern English, but its Latin roots are still visible in words like 'dematerialize' and 'dematerialization'.