What does the word tears mean?
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[ Latin] The clear, faintly alkaline, watery liquid secreted by the lachrymal gland and serving to moisten the conjunctiva and keep it cleansed from dust and other impurities. The t. are carried over the surface of the eye by the movements of the lids, and are discharged through the puncta into the lachrymal sac( Tear-sac), and thence through the lachrymal duct( Tear duct) into the nose.
Usage examples for tears
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Stella's eyes were full of tears. – The Lamp in the Desert by Ethel M. Dell
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He had soon done with tears, however. – Quicksands by Adolph Streckfuss
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Caroline could not keep the tears back any longer. – The Privet Hedge by J. E. Buckrose
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