Striptease is a type of performance art in which a dancer removes their clothing in a seductive manner. It is usually done to music and often involves the use of props such as feathers or boas. The term 'striptease' comes from the word 'STRIP, ' which means to remove clothing, and the word 'TEASE, ' which means to tantalize or excite. The crossword solution for this term is 'PEEL, ' which refers to the act of removing clothing.