ripper

Definitions

• 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.
• A murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.
• (mining) A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.
• (mining) A person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.
• (British) Something that is an excellent example of its kind.
• (computing) Software that extracts content from files or storage media.
• (agriculture) A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.
• (US) A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.
• A foghorn.
• (sport) A hit of a forehand in tennis.