Tear (Noun)
Meaning 1
A drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- A single tear rolled down her cheek as she heard the sad news.
- The smell of smoke made her eyes water and a few tears streamed down her face.
- She wiped away a tear that had fallen from her eye.
- He shed a tear when he said goodbye to his loved ones.
- Her voice cracked with emotion as she fought back a tear.
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Meaning 2
An opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 3
The act of tearing; "he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.