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A vetch, or the seed of a vetch (genus Vicia, esp. Vicia sativa)

Any of the tufted grasses of genus Lolium; darnel.

A damaging weed growing in fields of grain.

The empty weight of a container; the tare weight or unladen weight.

To take into account the weight of the container, wrapping etc. in weighting merchandise.

To set a zero value on an instrument (usually a balance) that discounts the starting point.

To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

Example: He tore his coat on the nail.

To injure as if by pulling apart.

Example: He has a torn ligament.

To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.

Example: He was torn by conflicting emotions.

To make (an opening) with force or energy.

Example: A piece of debris tore a tiny straight channel through the satellite.

To produce tears.

Example: Her eyes began to tear in the harsh wind.

Any of various dipping sauces served with Japanese food, typically based on soy sauce.