טָרַף ṭâraph (H2963)

to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively to supply with food (as in morsels)

1) to tear, rend, pluck 1a) (Qal) to tear, rend 1b) (Niphal) to be torn in pieces 1c) (Poal) to be torn in pieces 1d) (Hiphil) to provide food

a primitive root;