spill
spill /ˈspɪl/
noun
-
A sudden drop from an upright position
(
spill
, tumble
, fall
)
a sudden drop from an upright position
He had a nasty spill on the ice
he had a nasty spill on the ice
-
The act of allowing a fluid to escape
(
release
, spill
, spillage
)
the act of allowing a fluid to escape
-
A channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
(
spill
, spillway
, wasteweir
)
a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
-
Liquid that is spilled
(
spill
)
liquid that is spilled
Clean up the spills
clean up the spills
verb
-
(
)
Cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
(
splatter
, slop
, spill
)
cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
Spill the milk
spill the milk
Splatter water
splatter water
-
()
Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
(
disgorge
, shed
, spill
)
cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
Spill the beans all over the table
spill the beans all over the table
-
()
Flow, run or fall out and become lost
(
run out
, spill
)
flow, run or fall out and become lost
The milk spilled across the floor
The milk spilled across the floor
The wine spilled onto the table
The wine spilled onto the table
-
(sailing) reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)
(
spill
)
(sailing) reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)
-
Reveal information
(
spill
, talk
)
reveal information
If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!
If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!
The former employee spilled all the details
The former employee spilled all the details
-
Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
(
spill
, pour forth
, shed
)
pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
Shed tears
shed tears
Spill blood
spill blood
God shed His grace on Thee
God shed His grace on Thee
