definition of
tear

[1] #1 tear v. [rupture, snap, bust] separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper". wn

[2] #2 tear v. to separate or be separated by force; "planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars". wn

[3] #3 tear n. [teardrop] a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes". wn

[4] #4 tear v. [shoot, shoot down, charge, buck] move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office". wn

[5] #5 tear n. [rip, rent, snag, split] an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings". wn