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