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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

A hot tear squeezed from the corner of his left eye.

From O+F by Wetterau, John Moncure

And now a slow hot tear scorched its way down her cheek.

From The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty by Beck, L. Adams (Lily Adams)

Dead! and no hot tear would stir All that woman sweet and fair, Woman soul from feet to hair Which was once of her.

From The Triumph of Music And Other Lyrics by Cawein, Madison Julius

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

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

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