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DictionaryrentTorn opening
noun

rent

An opening made by tearing or splitting.

A long rent runs down the canvas.

Etymology
rendEnglishto tear

Rent is formed from rend and names the opening left by tearing. It is unrelated to payment for using property.

More examples

  • She repaired the rent in his coat.
  • Several rents exposed the tent's lining.
  • Light entered through a rent in the curtain.

Forms

rent · rents

Similar words

tear
The ordinary term for a split in material.
gash
A deep cut or long opening.