1. To apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
2. To cause to move along the ground by pulling; SYN. draw, force.
3. To move into a certain direction; of a car; SYN. drive.
4. To steer into a certain direction; of a vehicle
5. To strain abnormally; of muscles and tendons; SYN. overstretch.
(Irregular preterit, past participle: rent).
1. To remove from place by violence; wrest.
2. To split or tear apart or in pieces by violence.
3. To tear (the hair or clothing) as a sign of anger, grief, or despair.
4. To tear or be torn violently; SYN. rip, rive, pull.
ETYM R. and Obs.
1. To hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services; SYN. hire, charter, lease.
2. To let for money; of housing; SYN. lease.
1. To cut (wood) along the grain.
2. To move precipitously or violently; SYN. tear.
The act of going from one place to another; SYN. traveling, travelling.
1. To change location; move, travel, or proceed; SYN. go, move, locomote.
2. To make a trip for pleasure; SYN. trip, jaunt.
3. To travel as for pleasure and sightseeing; go on travels; SYN. journey.
4. To travel upon or across; SYN. journey.
5. To undergo transportation, as in a vehicle.