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Definition of Ripper
1. Noun. A murderer who slashes the victims with a knife. "Jack the Ripper was probably a madman"
Definition of Ripper
1. n. One who, or that which, rips; a ripping tool.
Definition of Ripper
1. Noun. Something that rips (something). ¹
2. Noun. Someone who rips (something). ¹
3. Noun. A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials. ¹
4. Noun. A murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon. ¹
5. Noun. (context: mining) A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc. ¹
6. Noun. (British slang) Something that is an excellent example of its kind. ¹
7. Noun. (computing) Software that extracts content from files or storage media. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ripper
1. one that rips [n -S] - See also: rips
Medical Definition of Ripper
1. One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns. "But what's the action we are for now ? Robbing a ripper of his fish." (Beau & Fl) Origin: Cf. Rip a basket, or Riparian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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