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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

Then suddenly I felt a hot tear drop upon my forehead.

From Margaret Tudor A Romance of Old St. Augustine by Gilbert, W. B.

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

From The Portland Sketch Book by Various

As he stooped and kissed her, he felt a hot tear roll down her cheek.

From The Clansman An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan by Dixon, Thomas

“Poor boy; poor laddie,” and a hot tear fell on his hand.

From Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing by Page, Gertrude

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