tear-gas
[ teer-gas ]
/ ˈtɪərˌgæs /
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verb (used with object), tear-gassed, tear-gas·sing.
to subject to tear gas.
Nearby words
tear sac, tear sheet, tear shell, tear stone, tear strip, tear-gas, tear-jerker, tear-off, tear-out, tear-stained, tearaway
Origin of tear-gas
First recorded in 1945–50
Definition for tear-gas (2 of 2)
tear gas
[ teer ]
/ tɪər /
noun
a gas that makes the eyes smart and water, thus producing a temporary blindness, used in modern warfare, to quell riots, etc.
Origin of tear gas
First recorded in 1915–20
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British Dictionary definitions for tear-gas
tear gas
/ (tɪə) /
noun
any one of a number of gases or vapours that make the eyes smart and water, causing temporary blindness; usually dispersed from grenades and used in warfare and to control riotsAlso called: lacrimator
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Medicine definitions for tear-gas
tear gas
[ tîr ]
n.
A gas that causes irritation of the eyes and profuse tearing.
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