double-ripper
[ duhb-uhl-rip-er ]
Origin of double-ripper
1An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
- Also called dou·ble-run·ner [duhb-uhl-ruhn-er]. /ˈdʌb əlˈrʌn ər/.
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How to use double-ripper in a sentence
Once the double-runner struck into a riderless sled that had drifted on to the course, and was overturned immediately.
Maida's Little Shop | Inez Haynes IrwinThe “double-runner” has also been introduced into Switzerland under the name of “bob-sleigh.”
Jimmie wanted a new double runner more than anything else, and so he went right to work on his little newspaper.
Famous Days in the Century of Invention | Gertrude L. StoneHe could give Tom the rear sled of his old double runner, which was not broken in the accident.
Famous Days in the Century of Invention | Gertrude L. StoneAnd if Double Runner found a trail, many buffalo robes and ponies would be his on his return.
Dusty Star | Olaf Baker
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