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Noun
Definition: a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes"
Definition: an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
Definition: an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days"
Definition: the act of tearing; "he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear"
Definition: A hole or break caused by tearing.
Definition: A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
Verb
Definition: separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper"
Definition: to separate or be separated by force; "planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars"
Definition: move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office"
Definition: strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
Definition: fill with tears or shed tears; "Her eyes were tearing"
Definition: To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
Definition: To produce tears.