tear

⁴tear

noun \ˈter\

Definition of TEAR

1

a : damage from being torn (see ³tear); especially : a hole or flaw made by tearing <mending a tear in her skirt> b : the act of tearing something

2

a : a hurried and violent rush : a tearing pace <the train went by at a tear> b : spree <got paid and went on a tear> c : a run of unusual success <the team was on a tear>

Origin of TEAR

(see ³tear)

First Known Use: 1611