Subsoiler vs Ripper - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between subsoiler and ripper

is that subsoiler is a type of plough that loosens the subsoil while ripper is something that rips (something else).

(en noun)

A type of plough that loosens the subsoil.

; originated 1605–15.

(en noun)

Something that rips (something else).

Someone who rips (something).

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

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

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

(British, AU, slang) Something that is an excellent example of its kind.

* 2001 , Filton Hebbard, Memories of Kalgoorlie: Tales from the Australian Outback (page 334)

Martin walked around the vehicle, viewing it from all angles and giggling as he did so. “She's a ripper , Bert, a real ripper!”

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

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

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

* radish ripper

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* ripler

(en noun)

(obsolete) One who brings fish from the seacoast to markets in inland towns.

* Beaumont and Fletcher

But what's the action we are for now? Robbing a ripper of his fish.