Definition of "Rip" :

noun: the act of rending or ripping or splitting something

"He gave the envelope a vigorous rip."

noun: a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current

noun: an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

"There was a rip in his pants."

noun: a dissolute man in fashionable society

verb: criticize or abuse strongly and violently

"The candidate ripped into his opponent mercilessly."

verb: tear or be torn violently

"The curtain ripped from top to bottom."

verb: cut (wood) along the grain

verb: move precipitously or violently

"The tornado ripped along the coast."

verb: take without the owner's consent