English

Etymology
From rip + -er, originated 1605 � 15.

Pronunciation
(UK): IPA|/�rɪp�/, SAMPA|/"rIp@/
(US): enPR|rĭpʹ�r, IPA|/�rɪp�/, SAMPA|/"rIp@`/
:rhymes|ɪp�(r)

Noun
en-noun

1. Something that rips (something).
2. Someone who rips (something).
3. A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.
4. A murderer who kills and often mutilation|mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.
5. context|mining A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.
6. context|UK|slang Something that is an excellent example of its kind.
7. computing software|Software that extracts content from files or storage media.

Translations
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trans-top|something that rips (something)
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trans-top|someone who rips (something)
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trans-top|legislative bill or act
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trans-top|murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade
Finnish: viiltäjä, ruumiinsilpoja
French: éventreur m
Italian: squartatore m
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Portuguese: estripador m
Spanish: destripador m
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trans-top|mining tool
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trans-top|slang: something that is an excellent example of its kind
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trans-top|software
Finnish: kopioitsin, poimuri, ripperi (slang)
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References
R:American Heritage 2000|ripper
R:Dictionary.com|ripper
R:WordNet 2003|ripper

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