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Uncommontearing
The correct spelling is tearing.
How to pronounce tearing
[ˈtɛə.ɹɪŋ]
verbIPA: [ˈtɛə.ɹɪŋ]
Say it like: Tee-rin-g
The correct spelling is tearing. To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate. For example: "He tore his coat on the nail."
Usage Examples
“He tore his coat on the nail.”
“He has a torn ligament.”
“He was torn by conflicting emotions.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
- 2.To injure as if by pulling apart.
- 3.To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
- 4.To make (an opening) with force or energy.
- 5.(often with off or out) To remove by tearing.
noun
- 1.The act by which something is torn; a laceration.
- 2.Distortion of an animated display when the contents of the framebuffer are rendered while it contains portions of two or more frames.
- 3.Continuous shedding of tears; epiphora
adjective
- 1.Enormous; of great size or impact
- 2.Very hasty
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