tore

• Sustantivo que designa un moldura inferior en la base de una columna, frecuente en la arquitectura clásica; también puede referirse a una moldura o filete saliente en la parte baja de un elemento arquitectónico.

A noun referring to the lowest molding at the base of a column, often used in classical architecture.

1. Architectural moldingC2formal

   A large, convex molding used at the base of a column, often the lowest one.

   Moldura convexa de la base de una columna

   • The architect specified a torus for the base of the Doric column.
   • The ancient temple's columns featured a prominent tore.
   • The stone tore was intricately carved with a simple pattern.

   Sinónimostorus

• Verbo que denota la acción de rasgar o separar algo en pedazos, o también moverse rápidamente y con energía.

A verb used to indicate the act of ripping or pulling something apart, or moving quickly and forcefully.

verbo irregular

1. Rip or splitA2formal

   To pull or be pulled apart violently, often resulting in a hole or damage.

   rasgar

   • She tore the letter into pieces.
   • The fabric tore when I pulled it too hard.
   • Don't tear the wrapping paper; open it carefully.

   Sinónimosrendripruptureshred

   Antónimosfixmendrepair

2. Move quicklyB1informal

   To go or run very fast, often in a reckless manner.

   Ir muy rápido

   • He tore down the street to catch the bus.
   • She tore into the room, slamming the door.
   • The car tore around the corner at high speed.

   Sinónimosboltcareerchargedashflyracerushshootspeedzoom

   Antónimosamblecrawlcreepplodsaunterstrolltrudge

3. Produce tearsB1informal

   To shed tears from the eyes due to emotion or irritation.

   llorar

   • The sad movie made her tear up.
   • He tore up when he heard the news.
   • The onions made my eyes tear.

   Sinónimosbawlblubbercrygrievelamentmournsobwailweepwhimper

Variantes phrasaltear awaytear downtear intotear offtear up