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Career streaker? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tear

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This might be a double definition.

'career' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'streaker?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tear that I've seen before include "It's secreted by the lachrymal gland" , "Rip the eye moistener?" , "Droplet; rip" , "Come apart" , "Lacerate - sign of sorrow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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