Definitions

1. verb

to tear or pull violently apart; to cause to tear or be torn

“The storm began to rend the roof apart, exposing the interior to the elements.”

2. noun

a long, narrow opening in a rock face; a deep, narrow fissure

“The hikers navigated through the steep rend in the mountain to reach the summit.”

3. verb (past tense)

to cause to be shocked or deeply disturbed; to make someone feel a strong emotion

“The news of the tragedy would rend my heart.”

4. verb (past participle)

past participle of rend, used as an adjective

“The rent fabric was beyond repair.”