tore

(noun) commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column. Synonyms: torus.

(verb) separate or cause to separate abruptly. Synonyms: tear, rupture, snap, bust. Examples: "The rope snapped." "Tear the paper."

(verb) to separate or be separated by force. Synonyms: tear. Example: "Planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars."

(verb) move quickly and violently. Synonyms: tear, shoot, shoot down, charge, buck. Examples: "The car tore down the street." "He came charging into my office."

(verb) strip of feathers. Synonyms: pluck, pull, tear, deplume, deplumate, displume. Examples: "Pull a chicken." "Pluck the capon."

(verb) fill with tears or shed tears. Synonyms: tear. Example: "Her eyes were tearing."