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.
Synonyms
Etymology
- tear (English)
- teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. tear
verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] move quickly and violently.
Synonyms
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. gas
noun. ['ˈgæs'] the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container.
Synonyms
Etymology
- gas (English)
- gas (Dutch)
8. gas
noun. ['ˈgæs'] a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely.
Etymology
- gas (English)
- gas (Dutch)
9. gas
noun. ['ˈgæs'] a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines.
Etymology
- gas (English)
- gas (Dutch)