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rending

The correct spelling is rending.

How to pronounce rending

verb

Say it like: Ren-din-g

The correct spelling is rending. To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst For example: "Lightning rends an oak."

Usage Examples

Lightning rends an oak.

Relationships may rend if tempers flare.

rendings of garments

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst
  2. 2.To part or tear off forcibly; to take away by force; to amputate.
  3. 3.To be rent or torn; to become parted; to separate; to split.

noun

  1. 1.The act by which something is rent, or torn.

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