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Definition of ripping - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- We had a ripping time at the concert.
2.
removableUK easy to tear off or removeUK
- The ripping seam made the dress easy to alter.
Noun
1.
technologyTECH. UK copying digital content from a disc to a computerTECH. UK
- Ripping is common when making backups of your music CDs.
2.
bodybuildingTECH. UK reducing body fat to show muscle definitionTECH. UK
- Ripping is important before a bodybuilding competition.
3.
woodworkingTECH. UK cutting wood along the grain in woodworkingTECH. UK
- Ripping is necessary to create boards of the right width.
4.
agricultureDated UK ploughing rabbit warrens to control feral rabbitsDated UK
- Ripping is used to manage rabbit populations on farms.
Expressions with ripping
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relating to dramatic, sensational romance or sexual stories
She loves reading bodice-ripping novels on vacation.
Origin of ripping
English, rip (tear) + -ing (suffix)
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Examples of ripping in a sentence
She wore a ripping dress to the party. The ripping label was easy to remove from the package. She admired the ripping pages of the old notebook. Ripping the DVD to his laptop took nearly an hour. The app blocks ripping unless you change the security settings. During ripping, he tracked his macros closely to preserve muscle mass.
She started ripping eight weeks out, cutting calories and adding extra cardio. For ripping thick maple, she switched to a rip-cut blade. Ripping on the table saw requires a straight fence and a push stick. After the rains, ripping exposed the collapsed warrens along the fence line. The station manager budgeted for ripping each spring to curb rabbit damage.
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- French:épatant, rippage, ...
- German:toll, Rippen, ...
- Italian:fantastico, estrazione, ...
- Spanish:fenomenal, ripeo, ...
- Portuguese:fantástico, extração, ...
- Chinese:精彩的, 光盘抓取, ...
- Japanese:素晴らしい, リッピング, ...
- Arabic:رائع, اِسْتِخْراج, ...
- Hebrew:מְעוּלֶּה, רִיפּ, ...
- Russian:отличный, риппинг, ...
- Ukrainian:чудовий, рипінг, ...
- Hindi:शानदार, रिपिंग, ...
Definition of rip - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actiontr./intr. tear or pull apart quicklytr./intr.
- She decided to rip the paper in half..
2.
- She ripped into him for being late.
3.
motionintr. move quickly and destructivelyintr.
- The storm ripped through the town.
4.
- He ripped a bong at the party.
5.
technologytr. Dated copy data from a CD or DVDtr. Dated
- She ripped the album to her computer.
6.
- He ripped the waves like a pro.
7.
woodworkingtr. TECH. cut wood along the graintr. TECH.
- He used a saw to rip the plank.
Noun
1.
damagetear or cut in paper or fabric
- She noticed a rip in her dress.
2.
waterstrong water current causing danger
- The swimmer was caught in a rip and struggled to reach shore..
3.
technologyDated data copied from a CD or DVDDated
- He saved a rip of the album.
4.
- That price is a total rip.
Images of rip
tear or cut in paper or fabric
Expressions with rip
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remove quickly or with force
He decided to rip off the bandage quickly..
remove something quickly and forcefully
He decided to rip out the old carpet.
tear something into small pieces
She decided to rip up the old letters.
allow something to happen without restraint
He decided to let rip and see what happens.
allow something to start or move quickly without holding back
When you're ready, just let her rip!
tear apart until only shreds remain
The dog ripped the pillow to shreds.
show interest or concern
He doesn't give a rip about the project.
allow something to proceed without control
He decided to let it rip and see what happens.
fart loudly and noticeably
He let one rip during the meeting.
attack someone physically or verbally
The journalist ripped into the politician during the interview.
deal with a problem directly and without waiting
It's time to rip off the band-aid and tell him.
move quickly with great speed or force
The car ripped along the highway at top speed.
immediately from the beginning
He started complaining off the rip.
tear something apart into many small pieces
The dog ripped the toy to pieces.
act of charging too much for something
Paying $50 for that meal was a total rip-off..
strong flow of water away from shore
Swimmers should be cautious of the rip current.
powerful, curling wave
Surfers love to ride the rip curl at this beach.
fraudulent transaction where victim is deceived into a scam
He lost all his savings in a rip deal.
extremely lively, entertaining, and often loud or boisterous
The party was a rip-roaring success.
body of water made rough by opposing currents
The boat rocked violently in the tide rip.
Origin of rip
Old English, ripan (to reap)
Examples of rip in a sentence
The dog managed to rip the pillow. The critics ripped the movie apart. He ripped her argument to shreds. A speeding truck ripped through the fence. The wildfire ripped across the dry field. She decided to rip a joint before dinner.
They ripped some weed while camping. He decided to rip the movie for easier access. They ripped the entire collection onto their hard drive. She ripped through the competition with her skills. They ripped the waves effortlessly all afternoon. The carpenter decided to rip the board for the project. She learned how to rip wood safely in her class. There's a rip in the curtain. He found a rip in the old map. Surfers need to be aware of the rip near the pier. The lifeguard warned us about the dangerous rip. The rip was stored on his computer. She created a rip of the movie. The concert tickets were a rip at that price. Buying coffee there is such a rip.
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- French:déchirer, déchirure, ...
- German:zerreißen, Riss, ...
- Italian:lacerare, strappo, ...
- Spanish:rasgar, desgarro, ...
- Portuguese:rasgar, rasgão, ...
- Chinese:撕裂, 裂口, ...
- Japanese:引き裂く, 裂け目, ...
- Arabic:مَزَّقَ, تَمَزُّق, ...
- Hebrew:לִקְרוֹעַ, קֶרַע, ...
- Russian:разорвать, разрыв, ...
- Ukrainian:рвати, дірка, ...
- Hindi:फाड़ना, चीरा, ...
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