Ripper

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004870",
  "term": "Ripper",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A heavy-duty attachment for construction equipment, such as bulldozers or excavators, designed to break up hard ground, rock, or pavement. It consists of one or more strong, curved teeth that penetrate and fracture the material. Rippers are rated by their shank length and the maximum depth they can effectively penetrate, often exceeding several feet.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "radish ripper"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Aufreißer",
    "es": "ripper",
    "fr": "décapeuse"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ripper/"
}