Tare
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A vetch, or the seed of a vetch. A damaging weed growing in fields of grain (with reference to Matthew 13:25: "But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way." The King James Version (Authorized)) The empty weight of a container.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: 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.
Tear
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A hole or break caused by tearing.A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.To remove by tearing.to demolishTo become torn, especially accidentally.To move at excessive speed.To produce tears