ripper

/ˈɹɪpə/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Something that rips something else.

2

Someone who rips something.

3

A legislative bill or act that transfers powers of appointment from the usual holders to a chief executive or a board of officials.

4

A murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade or similar sharp weapon.

5

A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.

6

A person employed to tear away ore, rock, etc. to make a passage for material to be carried to the surface.

7

Something that is an excellent example of its kind.

8

Software that extracts content from files or storage media.

9

A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.

10

A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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