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tear
Definition:
(nou) a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands (nou) an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart (nou) an occasion for excessive eating or drinking (nou) the act of tearing
Phonetic Transcription:
teə
Examples:
The idea is to have the teeth rip or tear the material apart.
He may rip self and tear off the organ in repulsion.
Tears are released from the tear glands to dilute and flush out the irritant.
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