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1.nounSomething that rips something else.
2.nounSomeone who rips something.
3.nounA legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.
4.nounA murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.
5.nounA hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.
6.nounA person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.
7.nounSomething that is an excellent example of its kind.
8.nounSoftware that extracts content from files or storage media.
9.nounA tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.
10.nounA hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.
11.nounA foghorn.
12.nounA hit of a forehand in tennis."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)"
13.adjectiveVery good; excellent; fantastic.