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to rip
01
to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly
1.1
to be violently torn
Example
The seams of the worn-out backpack finally began to rip under the weight of the heavy load.
As he tugged on the old book, the pages started to rip.
The fabric began to rip after catching on a sharp edge.
The paper started to rip along the crease as I unfolded it.
02
to cut wood lengthwise, following the direction of the grain
03
to move with great speed and force, causing destruction or damage in the process
04
to sharply criticize or condemn someone or something
05
to take something dishonestly or unlawfully
06
to extract audio or video content from a physical medium, such as a CD or DVD and convert it into a digital format for storage or playback
Rip
01
the act of rending or ripping or splitting something
02
a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
03
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
04
a dissolute man in fashionable society
Example
The aggressive player accidentally ripped the opponent's jersey during the match.
The fierce gusts of wind threatened to rip the tent from its stakes during the camping trip.
With a single tug, he managed to rip the letter into shreds out of anger.
She accidentally ripped her favorite shirt on a sharp nail sticking out from the fence.
The child accidentally ripped the page off the coloring book.
