From the Way Out In Left Field Society: The phrase way out in left field has evolved to mean an eccentric, odd, misguided or peculiar statement or act.
Riprap is a permanent cover of rock used to stabilize streambanks, provide in-stream channel. stability, and provide a stabilized outlet below concentrated flows. This BMP addresses using riprap to stabilize streambanks, line channels and provide stable out-. lets.
Also see raster image processor (RIP). The Routing Information Protocol (RIP) defines a way for routers, which connect networks using the Internet Protocol (IP), to share information about how to route traffic among networks.