tear
- Verb. (transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
- Verb. (transitive, with '''off''' or '''out''') To remove by tearing.
- Verb. (transitive, of structures) to demolish.
- Verb. (intransitive) To become torn, especially accidentally.
- Verb. (intransitive) To move at excessive speed.
- Noun. A hole or break caused by tearing.
- Noun. A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
- Verb. (intransitive) To produce tears.
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