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To rend or tear apart.

To break into pieces, as by a blow; cleave or split asunder.

To break or distress (the spirit, for example).

To be or become split.

A place torn; a rent; a tear.

That which is torn, as with the teeth.

To split; cleave; rend asunder by force: as, to rive timber for rails, etc., with wedges; the oak is riven.

To cause to pierce; thrust.

To pierce; stab.

To explode; discharge.