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tear1 [tɪr, Brit tɪəʳ] N

I . tear2 [ter, Brit teəʳ] N

tear
rasgo m
a tear in sth
um rasgo em a. c.

II . tear2 <tore, torn> [ter, Brit teəʳ] VB trans

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III . tear2 <tore, torn> [ter, Brit teəʳ] VB intr

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tear
rasgar

tear apart VB trans

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tear apart
arrasar

tear down VB trans

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tear into VB trans

tear up VB trans

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tear gas N

Usage examples with tear

a tear in sth
um rasgo em a. c.
to tear a hole in sth
abrir um buraco em a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Adaptive charging extends battery life, which uses a chip to optimize the charge flow to reduce wear and tear.
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After impaling the victim's body with its tusks, the elephant then tear it in pieces, and throw it limb from limb.
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Police cordoned off the streets and used tear gas.
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People began to tear apart the encased stamps in order to retrieve and maintain the value of the stamp that was kept inside.
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Most skateparks do not allow pit bikes because the torque can tear up the wood.
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In the knee the quadriceps and patellar tendon can sometimes tear.
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He was satisfied on that date that there was no tear at the site of the original operation.
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Usually a handmade or mulberry paper is used to create the tear bear, giving the bear pieces a furry-edged look.
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As the season progressed some critics remarked on the wear and tear that was becoming evident in her voice, but praised her artistry and experience.
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Most labrum tears are thought to be from gradual tear due to repetitive microtrauma.
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