unrip

transitive verb

un·​rip

"+

1

: to rip or slit up : cut or tear open

unripped a seam

2

: disclose, reveal

unrip your plan, captain

—J. M. Barrie

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 2 + rip

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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