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tear

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Definitions
noun

a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands

“his story brought tears to her eyes”

verb

strip of feathers

noun

an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

verb

move quickly and violently

verb

separate or cause to separate abruptly

“tear the paper”

noun

an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

verb

fill with tears or shed tears

“Her eyes were tearing”

noun

the act of tearing

“he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear”

verb

to separate or be separated by force

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