ripper

noun

rip·per | \ ˈri-pər

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Definition of ripper

1 : one that rips especially : a machine used to break up solid material (such as rock or ore)

2 : an excellent example or instance of its kind

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the comedian's last routine was a real ripper, leaving the audience in those proverbial stitches

Recent Examples on the Web Kit comes with 14 large thread spools, 4 specialty thread spools, 12 threaded bobbins, 12 empty bobbins, a small pair of scissors, pins, buttons, needle threaders, a seam ripper, and a mini pin cushion. — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, "Sewing kits perfect for home, travel, and gift-giving," 1 Oct. 2020 The kit comes with a good variety of basics including needles, threads, scissors, buttons, a thimble, a needle threader, and a seam ripper. — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, "Sewing kits perfect for home, travel, and gift-giving," 1 Oct. 2020 Cut the handles off your NWPP sheets or use a seam ripper to take them out. — Alden Wicker, Popular Science, "Make your own face mask—no sewing machine required," 2 Apr. 2020 The resulting book reads like a bodice-ripper romance crossed with Judith Krantz, with plenty of feminist and multicultural seasoning thrown in to update the mix. — Tina Jordan, New York Times, "50 States, 50 Love Stories," 14 Feb. 2020 Rask surrendered an Ovechkin ripper from the slot that no goalie would have stopped. — BostonGlobe.com, "Bruins celebrate 7-3 victory over Capitals - The Boston Globe," 24 Dec. 2019 The surprise play George pulled off earlier this month was certified by a court, designed by a seam ripper, needle and thread, and executed by number 76, himself. — Steve Hartman, CBS News, "Man on stepson's surprise move to change name on jersey: "It took my voice away"," 18 Oct. 2019 But there was never a face-ripper of a crash over this entire period. — Ben Carlson, Fortune, "Yes, The Market Will Eventually Crash. Here’s How to Be Ready For the Next One," 6 Sep. 2019 Her 8-month-old daughter is perhaps the youngest artist in the room, and an expert paper ripper. — Agatha French, Los Angeles Times, "‘The future is creativity’: Children’s book author Hervé Tullet nurtures kids’ imaginations at ICA LA," 26 July 2019

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“Ripper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ripper. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.

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