v (transitive) To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
v (transitive) To injure as if by pulling apart.
v (transitive) To cause to lose some kind of unity or coherence.
v (transitive) To make (an opening) with force or energy.
v (transitive|often|with off|or|out) To remove by tearing.
v (transitive|of structures|with down) To demolish
v (intransitive) To become torn, especially accidentally.
v (intransitive) To move or act with great speed, energy, or violence.
v (intransitive) To smash or enter something with great force.