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hot tear

American  
[tair] / tɛər /

noun

  1. a crack formed in hot metal during cooling, caused by an improper pouring temperature or undue restraint.


Etymology

Origin of hot tear

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Her words burn all the way down my neck into my chest like a scalding hot tear.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

Maisie Ann was still gripping my wrist, and I felt a hot tear go splash on my hand.

From The Wreckers by Lynde, Francis

A hot tear squeezed from the corner of his left eye.

From O+F by Wetterau, John Moncure

A hot tear splashed on Roy's forehead; he put up his hand and stroked his aunt's face.

From His Big Opportunity by Le Feuvre, Amy

She felt a hot tear on her hand, which had come in spite of the maiden.

From The Golden Age in Transylvania by Jókai, Mór

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