Noun | 1. | tear - a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes" Synonyms: teardrop |
2. | tear - an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings" | |
3. | tear - an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days" | |
4. | tear - the act of tearing; "he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear" | |
Verb | 1. | tear - separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper" |
2. | tear - to separate or be separated by force; "planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars" | |
3. | tear - move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office" | |
4. | tear - strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon" | |
5. | tear - fill with tears or shed tears; "Her eyes were tearing" |