ripper

/ˈɹɪpə//ˈɹɪpɚ/

noun

1
Something that rips something else.
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 mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.
5
A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.
6
A person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.
7
Something that is an excellent example of its kind.
8
Software that extracts content from files or storage media.
9
A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.
10
A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.
11
A foghorn.
12
A 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)”

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