teardrop
[teer-drop]
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Origin of teardrop
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Contemporary Examples
The Teardrop Rapist began his spree in 1996 with the attack of a Hispanic teenage girl.
The Teardrop Rapist began his crime spree in 1996 with the attack of a Hispanic girl.
LAPD detective Jesse Alvarado said he is fearful that the Teardrop Rapist may continue his attacks.
And, Teardrop's showdown with Sheriff Baskin (Garret Dillahunt) at a traffic stop—"Is this going to be our time?"
Historical Examples
Daily have we dashed the teardrop of disappointment from our common eye!
The Letters of William James, Vol. 1William James
You call me a Dewdrop, but in truth I am not, I am a teardrop; a teardrop which fell from the sky.
The Story of a DewdropJ. R. Macduff
Dewdrop we thought you were; teardrop you say you are: I cannot think you are either.
The Story of a DewdropJ. R. Macduff
The scientists tell us that the same force that rounds the teardrop moulds the earth.
Have faith in Massachusetts; 2d ed.Calvin Coolidge
Every teardrop was one girlish feeling and emotion gone, one bright fancy, one tender hope vanished.
The Battle Of The Strong, CompleteGilbert Parker
teardrop
(tîr′drŏp′)- A single tear.
- An object shaped like a tear.
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