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spill
(sp/I/l )

noun (n)

  • liquid that is spilled(noun.substance)
    Example:
    Clean up the spills.
    source: wordnet30
  • a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    spillway, wasteweir
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of allowing a fluid to escape(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    release, spillage
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden drop from an upright position(noun.act)
    Example:
    He had a nasty spill on the ice.
    Synonym:
    fall, tumble
    source: wordnet30
  • A bit of wood split off; a splinter.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Spill the milk.
    Synonym:
    slop, splatter
    source: wordnet30
  • flow, run or fall out and become lost(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The milk spilled across the floor.
    The wine spilled onto the table.
    Synonym:
    run out
    source: wordnet30
  • cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Spill the beans all over the table.
    Synonym:
    disgorge, shed
    source: wordnet30
  • pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Spill blood.
    Synonym:
    pour forth, shed
    source: wordnet30
  • reveal information(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The former employee spilled all the details.
    Synonym:
    talk
    source: wordnet30
  • reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)(verb.change)
    source: wordnet30
  • To cover or decorate with slender pieces of wood, metal, ivory, etc.; to inlay.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To destroy; to kill; to put an end to.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be destroyed, ruined, or wasted; to come to ruin; to perish; to waste.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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