(transitive) To run quickly along somewhere. / (transitive) To break something into two pieces by separating at a line of perforations.

A tray for holding a tea service.

A café which serves tea, usually with light food. / (euphemistic, slang) A public lavatory, particularly (US gay slang, dated) as a meeting place for homosexual men.

(transitive, often reflexive) To remove (oneself or another person) reluctantly; often expressed in the negative. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tear, away.

Alternative spelling of tear gas

Alternative spelling of tear gas

(chiefly Britain) The traditional time, in the late afternoon, for serving tea (the meal).

(idiomatic) A student who is perceived to be favored by the teacher.

(idiomatic) To associate with another in a joint enterprise.

A semi-formal afternoon social gathering at which tea, sandwiches and cakes are served.