Demolition Terms

noun a drop of clear salty liquid secreted by glands in a person's eye when they cry

verb to forcefully remove or pull something out

adverb used to describe the act of forcefully removing or pulling something out

preposition used to indicate the action of forcefully removing or pulling something out

• The contractor had to tear out the old flooring before installing the new tiles.
• I'm going to tear out this old wallpaper and give the room a fresh look.
• Let's tear out of here before the party gets too boring.
• The heartbreaking news seemed to tear out a piece of her soul.