[transitive, intransitive] to tear something or to become torn, often suddenly or violently. rip (something) I ripped my jeans on the fence.

1[transitive, intransitive] to tear something or to become torn, often suddenly or violently rip (something) I ripped my jeans on the fence.

RIP abbreviation /ˌɑːr aɪ ˈpiː/ /ˌɑːr aɪ ˈpiː/ (also RIP especially in US English) rest in peace (often written on graves)

1abbreviation. NAmE//ˌɑr aɪ ˈpi//. rest in peace (often written on graves). Join us. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment ...

rip noun /rɪp/ /rɪp/ [usually singular] a long tear in cloth, paper, etc. Want to learn more? Find out which words work together and produce more natural- ...

1.a. ... A disturbed state of the sea with short breaking waves, caused by a strong current or tide flowing over an underwater ridge or shoal, or by the meeting ...

1a long tear in cloth, paper, etc. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner's Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

There are 24 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb rip, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

to attack something violently, usually by tearing or cutting it. The bird ripped at its rival's throat with its beak.

​to attack something violently, usually by tearing or cutting it. The bird ripped at its rival's throat with its beak. Definitions on the go.