tare / tear [teir]
tare – n. & v. – n. – 1. vetch seed; 2. a very small particle; 3. the weight of the wrapping, receptacle, or conveyance containing goods, which is deducted from the gross in order to ascertain the net weight; v. – ascertain, allow for, or indicate the tare of a given receptacle
tear – n. & v. – n. – a rip, a break caused by pulling apart (usually uneven); v. – rip or pull apart
Do Not Confuse With tear [ti:r] – see below