tear

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Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A hole or break caused by tearing.

Example Sentences
  • A small tear is easy to mend, if it is on the seam.
2 Definition

A rampage.

Example Sentences
  • to go on a tear
3 Definition

A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.

Example Sentences
  • Ryan wiped the tear from the paper he was crying on.
4 Definition

Something in the form of a transparent drop of fluid matter; also, a solid, transparent, tear-shaped drop, as of some balsams or resins.

5 Definition

(glass manufacture) A partially vitrified bit of clay in glass.

6 Definition

That which causes or accompanies tears; a lament; a dirge.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

Example Sentences
  • He tore his coat on the nail.
2 Definition

To injure as if by pulling apart.

Example Sentences
  • He has a torn ligament.
3 Definition

To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.

Example Sentences
  • He was torn by conflicting emotions.
4 Definition

To make (an opening) with force or energy.

Example Sentences
  • A piece of debris tore a tiny straight channel through the satellite.
5 Definition

(often with off or out) To remove by tearing.

Example Sentences
  • Tear the coupon out of the newspaper.
6 Definition

(of structures, with down) To demolish

Example Sentences
  • The slums were torn down to make way for the new development.
7 Definition

To become torn, especially accidentally.

Example Sentences
  • My dress has torn.
8 Definition

To move or act with great speed, energy, or violence.

Example Sentences
  • He tore into the backlog of complaints.
9 Definition

To smash or enter something with great force.

Example Sentences
  • The chain shot tore into the approaching line of infantry.
10 Definition

To produce tears.

Example Sentences
  • Her eyes began to tear in the harsh wind.