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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- tear :a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
- his story brought tears to her eyes
- tear :separate or cause to separate abruptly
- The rope snapped|tear the paper
- tear :an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
- there was a rip in his pants|she had snags in her stockings
- tear :to separate or be separated by force
- planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars
- tear :an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
- they went on a bust that lasted three days
- tear :move quickly and violently
- The car tore down the street|He came charging into my office
- tear :the act of tearing
- he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear
- tear :strip of feathers
- pull a chicken|pluck the capon