1. present participle of tear; ripping or pulling apart forcefully

1. moving very fast or with great speed
Usage: informal
2. causing tears to flow from the eyes

1. the action of ripping or pulling something apart

Examples

• She was tearing the paper into small pieces.
• The dog came tearing across the yard.
• He was tearing down the old wallpaper.
• The wind was tearing at the tent.
• They went tearing through the streets on their bikes.
• The tearing of the fabric was clearly audible.
• Her eyes were tearing from the cold wind.