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spill

/spˈɪl/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

  1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
    “spill the milk”
  2. flow, run or fall out and become lost
    “The milk spilled across the floor”
  3. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
    “spill the beans all over the table”
  4. pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
    “shed tears”
  5. reveal information
    “If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!”
  6. reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)

noun

  1. liquid that is spilled
    “clean up the spills”
  2. a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
  3. the act of allowing a fluid to escape
  4. a sudden drop from an upright position
    “he had a nasty spill on the ice”

Synonyms for spill

Words that rhyme with spill

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