hot tear

[ tair ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hot tear¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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

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A great hot tear splashed down upon his cheek as she rose again, a sob in her throat that ended in a little, moaning cry.

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A hot tear splashed down upon her cheek, and Mrs. Carroll sighed heavily, while her grave, sad face grew sadder and graver still.

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For a moment his heart relented, and a hot tear fell among her golden curls.

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Mrs. Quiverful was looking full into her husband's face, and saw a small hot tear appear on each of those furrowed cheeks.

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