Definitions for spill

Definitions for (noun) spill

Main entry: fall, tumble, spill

Definition: a sudden drop from an upright position

Usage: he had a nasty spill on the ice


Main entry: spill, spillage, release

Definition: the act of allowing a fluid to escape


Main entry: spill, spillway, wasteweir

Definition: a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction


Main entry: spill

Definition: liquid that is spilled

Usage: clean up the spills


Definitions for (verb) spill

Main entry: spill

Definition: reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)


Main entry: talk, spill

Definition: reveal information

Usage: If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!; The former employee spilled all the details


Main entry: spill, shed, disgorge

Definition: cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

Usage: spill the beans all over the table


Main entry: pour forth, shed, spill

Definition: pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

Usage: shed tears; spill blood; God shed His grace on Thee


Main entry: slop, spill, splatter

Definition: cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

Usage: spill the milk; splatter water


Main entry: spill, run out

Definition: flow, run or fall out and become lost

Usage: The milk spilled across the floor; The wine spilled onto the table


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