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ripping
UK
/ˈrɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɪpɪŋ/
rippings
pl
Gerund and uncountable noun meaning the act or process of ripping, occasionally countable in plural "rippings" for torn-off scraps.
Definitions
Continuous ripping of the seams weakened the old sail.
more ripping
Comp.
most ripping
Super.
UK
/ˈrɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɪpɪŋ/
Translations
He gave a ripping performance at the concert.
Он дал потрясающее выступление на концерте.
The ripping wind made it difficult to walk.
Разрывающий ветер затруднял ходьбу.
Additional translations
Definitions
We had a ripping time at the party last night.
UK
/ˈrɪpɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɪpɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that rips or is characterised by ripping (e.g., "a ripping sound").
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We could hear the ripping wind and the ripping canvas overhead.
ripping
Gerund
ripped
Past Simple
ripped
Past Participle
ripping
Gerund
UK
/rɪp/
US
/rɪp/
Translations
He decided to rip the old shirt into pieces.
Он решил порвать старую рубашку на куски.
The strong wind began to rip the sails.
Сильный ветер начал разрывать паруса.
She tried to rip the bandage off quickly.
Она попыталась быстро сорвать повязку.
Additional translations
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She accidentally ripped her dress while climbing over the fence.
He ripped the bandage off to check the wound.
The critics ripped the movie for its lack of originality.
The car ripped down the highway at an incredible speed.
She spent the afternoon ripping her old CDs to her laptop.
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She noticed a rip in her dress just before the party started.
The swimmers were warned about the dangerous rip near the shore.
He felt the price was a rip and decided not to buy the product.
He made a high-quality rip of the DVD for his media server.
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Rip, old friend—you will be missed.
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Lifeguards posted warnings about the rip currents along the beach.