ripper

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: rip-per (2)

English Definition

A person or thing that rips, or a tool for ripping.

Example Sentence

She used a seam ripper to undo the stitches.

US IPA /ˈrɪpər/

UK IPA /ˈrɪpə(r)/

cutter tearer slasher splitter

joiner mender sewer