teardrop

noun — 2 senses

teardrop

noun

/ˈtɪədɹɒp/

Etymology From tear + drop.

1

a single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye).

  • Devin's teardrop landed on Cody's head.
2

The shape of a drop of liquid about to fall. (Note that once detached from a surface, a drop changes shape to become spherical).

Derived terms
teardrop tomato, teardrop trailer, teardrop tubeshoulder
Hypernyms
drop

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