tear on



tear something on something

to rip something on something sharp or jagged. I tore my pants on the corner of the desk. Mary tore her new skirt on something sharp on the side of the car.
See also: on, tear

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ZinniaZIN-ee-əEnglish (Rare)
Herodotus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Adwoa-Western African, Akan
ChetCHETEnglish
Matheus-Portuguese (Brazilian)
RafeRAYFEnglish