Noun

1. Something that rips (something).
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. Something that is an excellent example of its kind.
7. Software that extracts content from files or storage media.