tear

¹tear

noun \ˈti(ə)r\

Definition of TEAR

1

a : a drop of clear saline fluid secreted by the lacrimal gland and diffused between the eye and eyelids to moisten the parts and facilitate their motion b tears pl : a secretion of profuse tears that overflow the eyelids and dampen the face

2

: a transparent drop of fluid or hardened fluid matter (as resin)