Meaning of tear
Definition of tear
(noun)
a
drop
of the
clear
salty
saline
solution
secreted by the
lacrimal
glands; "his
story
brought
tears
to her eyes"
an
opening
made
forcibly
as by
pulling
apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
an
occasion
for
excessive
eating
or drinking; "they went on a
bust
that lasted
three
days"
the act of tearing; "he took the
manuscript
in
both
hands
and gave it a
mighty
tear"
(verb)
separate
or
cause
to
separate
abruptly; "The
rope
snapped"; "tear the paper"
to
separate
or be
separated
by force; "planks were in
danger
of
being
torn
from the crossbars"
move
quickly
and violently; "The car
tore
down
the street"; "He came charging into my office"
strip
of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
fill
with
tears
or
shed
tears; "Her
eyes
were tearing"
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