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noun. a drop of the saline, watery fluid continually secreted by the lacrimal glands between the surface of the eye and the eyelid, serving to moisten and lubricate these parts and keep them clear of foreign particles. Synonyms: teardrop.
3 days ago · 1. a drop of the saline, watery fluid continually secreted by the lacrimal glands between the surface of the eye and the eyelid, serving to moisten and lubricate these parts and keep them clear of foreign particles. 2. this fluid appearing in or flowing from the eye as the result of emotion, esp. grief.
The verb tear often refers to pulling something apart or making a hole — and has a noun form that describes the result of those actions — but it can also describe quick movement. If you tear out of the parking lot, you’re driving very fast.
1. To become torn: The fabric does not tear easily. 2. To move with heedless speed; rush headlong: tore off down the road; tore along the avenue. n. 1. The act of tearing. 2. The result of tearing; a rip or rent: The shirt has a small tear. 3. A great rush; a hurry. 4. Slang A carousal; a spree.
to separate yourself or someone or something from a group of people or their influence, etc. The organization broke loose from its sponsors. He cut himself loose from his family. tear somebody/something apart, to shreds, to bits, etc.
to remove something by pulling it quickly and violently: She tore his picture down from the wall. tear along/about/past, etc informal. to move somewhere very quickly: The kids were tearing around the house. be torn between sth and sth. to be unable to decide between two choices: I'm torn between the apple pie and the chocolate mousse. See also.
Definition of tear noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
