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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

He did forgive thee long ago, Though many a hot tear bitter fell For thee and for thy angry word; But still he slumbers soft and well!

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 by Various

A hot tear stood in each of the warden's eyes as he looked round upon his married daughter.

From The Warden by Trollope, Anthony

Belinda felt a hot tear drop upon her hand, which lay upon Lady Delacour's lap.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 03 by Edgeworth, Maria

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

From The Portland Sketch Book by Various

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