double-ripper

[ duhb-uhl-rip-er ]

noun

, New England.

1. bobsled ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of double-ripper¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

One of these was the double-runner, or double-ripper as it was sometimes called, rather ominously.

From Project Gutenberg

The men who told of this enormous rig, a "double-ripper" in very truth, are dead and I can't prove it by them, so I hesitate to state the length of this mammoth coasting device and the number of people it would carry lest aspersions be cast on their veracity-and mine-but it was very long and would carry a surprisingly large number.

From Project Gutenberg

"I don't think there is the least danger of it," said Mr. King, "especially as I shall put an end to this double-ripper business, though not because this upset was anybody's fault; remember that, Phronsie."

From Project Gutenberg