Ripper1. (n.) One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns.
2. (n.) One who, or that which, rips; a ripping tool.
3. (n.) A tool for trimming the edges of roofing slates.
4. (n.) Anything huge, extreme, startling, etc.
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