Rip (Noun)
Meaning 1
A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
The act of rending or ripping or splitting something; "he gave the envelope a vigorous rip".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The sudden rip of the fabric was heard throughout the quiet room.
- The musician gave the guitar string a violent rip before it snapped in two.
- She gave the envelope a vigorous rip to open it quickly.
- The force of the tornado caused a large rip in the roof of the house.
- He gave the wrapper a fierce rip to open the new gadget.
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Meaning 3
An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).