tear#1 (n)
teardrop (n)

n05405324

type n
lex_filenum 08
def a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
examples his story brought tears to her eyes
Outgoing links
Hypernym drop, drib, driblet
Part holonym lacrimal secretion, lachrymal secretion
Derivationally related form tear → tear
Substance meronym water, H2O
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) lachrymal → tear; lachrymatory → tear
Pertainym (pertains to noun) lacrimal → tear; lacrimatory → tear
Part meronym lacrimal secretion, lachrymal secretion
Hyponym drop, drib, driblet
Substance holonym water, H2O
Derivationally related form tear → tear

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