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1. tear
verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] separate or cause to separate abruptly.
Etymology
- tear (English)
- teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. tear
verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] to separate or be separated by force.
Etymology
- tear (English)
- teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. tear
noun. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands.
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Etymology
- tear (English)
- teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. tear
verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] move quickly and violently.
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Etymology
- tear (English)
- teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. tear
verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] strip of feathers.
Etymology
- tear (English)
- teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. tear
noun. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart.
Etymology
- tear (English)
- teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. tear
verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] fill with tears or shed tears.
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Etymology
- tear (English)
- teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. tear
noun. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] an occasion for excessive eating or drinking.
Etymology
- tear (English)
- teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))