Meaning of the word "tear duct" in English
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tear duct
US /ˈtɪr dʌkt/
UK /ˈtɪr dʌkt/
Noun
1.
either of the two small tubes that carry tears from the lacrimal glands to the nasal cavity
Example:
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Her tear ducts were blocked, causing her eyes to water constantly.
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A small surgical procedure can open a blocked tear duct.
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