Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tear stick

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.21 in modern English

Syllables: tear -stick
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stick of wax impregnated with menthol, applied beneath an actor's eyes to induce tears.

Inflected Forms

tear sticks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

tear blower

Questions

What does tear stick mean?: A stick of wax impregnated with menthol, applied beneath an actor's eyes to induce tears.

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