English Dictionary

ripper

/ˈɹɪpə/

noun

Something that rips something else. / Someone who rips something. / A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.

The ripper tore through the fabric with ease.

意味（1）

Something that rips something else.

意味（2）

Someone who rips something.

意味（3）

A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.

意味（4）

A murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.

Jack the Ripper

意味（5）

(mining) A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.

意味（6）

(mining) A person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.

意味（7）

(Britain, Australia, slang) Something that is an excellent example of its kind.

He [Rafael Nadal] didn't convert that but gained the advantage and launched another ripper of a forehand to force the error from Tsitsipas on the volley. (Thurston, E. November 15, 2019, Rafael Nadal digs deep to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas at ATP Finals. Sky UK https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/11862011/rafael-nadal-digs-deep-to-beat-stefanos-tsitsipas-at-atp-finals accessed August 29, 2020)

意味（8）

(computing) Software that extracts content from files or storage media.

意味（9）

(agriculture) A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.

意味（10）

(US, New Jersey, slang) A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.

意味（11）

A foghorn.