Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ripper
noun
/ˈrɪpər/
Definition
A ripper is a tool or machine that tears or cuts apart something forcefully.
Examples
- The construction crew used a heavy ripper to break up the pavement.
- He was known as a ‘ripper’ for his ability to quickly finish projects.
- The comic book featured a ripper character who was notorious for causing chaos.
Meaning
The term can also refer to a person who rips or destroys something.
Synonyms
- breaker
- slasher
- destroyer
- tearer
