ripper

1. (mining) A hook-like tool used to tear away ore, rock, etc.

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

3. (British, Australia, slang) Something that is an excellent example of its kind.Examples: "He [Rafael Nadal] didn't convert that but gained the advantage and launched another ripper of a forehand to force the error from Tsitsipas on the volley. (Thurston, E. November 15, 2019, Rafael Nadal digs deep to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas at ATP Finals. Sky UK https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/11862011/rafael-nadal-digs-deep-to-beat-stefanos-tsitsipas-at-atp-finals accessed August 29, 2020)"; "Martin walked around the vehicle, viewing it from all angles and giggling as he did so. “She's a ripper, Bert, a real ripper!”"; "Really, the Strauss Ball was in a category of its own, which is why we are making such a fuss about it; an absolute ripper of a ball whatever the hell it should be called in technical terms."AustraliaBritishslang

4. (computing) Software that extracts content from files or storage media.

5. (agriculture) A tool or plant used to reduce soil compaction.

6. (US, New Jersey, slang) A hot dog deep-fried in oil until the casing bursts.New-JerseyUSslang