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tear
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/lɐˈgɾimɐ/lá·gri·ma
Definitions
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A drop of clear salty liquid secreted from the lacrimal glands, typically as a result of emotion or eye irritation.
Usage examples
“A single tear rolled down her cheek.”
“Tears of joy filled his eyes.”
Common combinations
shed tearstears of joywipe away tearsburst into tears
Idiomatic expressions
- crocodile tears (fake tears)
- without shedding a tear
- tear jerker (sad story)
2
A small drop of liquid, especially of an alcoholic drink.
Usage examples
“A tear of whisky fell onto the bar.”
“He drank the glass to the last tear.”
Common combinations
tear of winetear of oil