[ See Rip, v. t., 4. ] (Carp.) A handsaw with coarse teeth which have but a slight set, used for cutting wood in the direction of the grain (the fiber); -- called also ripping saw. [ 1913 Webster ]
[とりくむ(取り組む;取組む)(P);とっくむ(取っ組む;取組む), torikumu ( torikumu ; torikumu )(P); tokkumu ( totsu mu ; torikumu )] (v5m, vi) to tackle; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to come to grips with; to make effort; to strive for; to deal with; (P)#12531