adj
Meaning 1
That rips, or can be removed by ripping.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
ripping
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Sound
Pronunciation
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/ˈɹɪpɪŋ/
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CMU ARPABET: R IH1 P IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
adj
Meaning 2
Excellent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, slang
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noun
Meaning 3
The action of one who rips (in any sense).
The process of copying audio or video content from a CD, DVD, etc. to a hard disk.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 4
The action of one who rips (in any sense).
Wood that has been ripped (cut parallel to the grain).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: arts, business, carpentry, construction, crafts, hobbies, lifestyle, manufacturing, woodworking
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noun
Meaning 5
The action of one who rips (in any sense).
The process of ploughing a rabbit warren with deep furrows as a form of feral control.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 6
The action of one who rips (in any sense).
The use of diet and exercise to reduce body fat and emphasize muscle mass.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: bodybuilding, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
Meaning 7
present participle and gerund of rip
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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adjective satellite
Meaning 8
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the tree split with a great ripping sound
- heard a rending roar as the crowd surged forward
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: rending, splitting
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Māori: tāmamautanga — (computer) Copying audio or video content to a hard disc