rips

Definitions of rips
  1. noun
    a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
    synonyms: corduroy, koordfluweel, manchester, ribfluweel, ribstof, tinneroy, velvet
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    type of:
    doek, kleed, materiaal, stof, stofdoek, stofvod, textiel, textielindustrie, textielnijverheid, textielvezel, weefsel
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
  2. noun
    a light insulated conductor for household use
    synonyms: corduroy, koordfluweel, ribfluweel, tinneroy
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    types:
    verlengsnoer
    an electric cord used to extend the length of a power cord
    elektriciteitssnoer
    a cord to conduct power to an electrical appliance
    type of:
    conductor, geleider
    a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
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