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tear - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
tear
Definition
(noun) a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
Synonyms
:
teardrop
Example Sentence
his story brought tears to her eyes
Definition
(noun) an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
Synonyms
:
rent
,
rip
,
snag
,
split
Example Sentence
there was a rip in his pants
she had snags in her stockings
Definition
(noun) an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
Synonyms
:
binge
,
bout
,
bust
Example Sentence
they went on a bust that lasted three days
Definition
(noun) the act of tearing
Example Sentence
he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear
Definition
(verb) separate or cause to separate abruptly
Synonyms
:
bust
,
rupture
,
snap
Example Sentence
The rope snapped
tear the paper
Definition
(verb) to separate or be separated by force
Example Sentence
planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars
Definition
(verb) move quickly and violently
Synonyms
:
buck
,
charge
,
shoot
,
shoot down
Example Sentence
The car tore down the street
He came charging into my office
Definition
(verb) strip of feathers
Synonyms
:
deplumate
,
deplume
,
displume
,
pluck
,
pull
Example Sentence
pull a chicken
pluck the capon
Definition
(verb) fill with tears or shed tears
Example Sentence
Her eyes were tearing
Word used in video below:
text: obviously a thief could just tear this
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