tear
/tˈɛr/
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Definitions
Noun
a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes"
Noun
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
Noun
an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days"
Noun
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"
Verb
to separate or be separated by force; "planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars"
Verb
move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office"
Verb
strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
Verb
fill with tears or shed tears; "Her eyes were tearing"
Synonyms
binge
bout
buck
bust
charge
deplumate
deplume
displume
pluck
pull
rent
rip
rupture
shoot
shoot down
snag
snap
split
teardrop