noun
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
Examples
- one of the tires developed a leak
noun
soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
noun
a euphemism for urination
Synonyms
Examples
- he had to take a leak
noun
the discharge of a fluid from some container
Synonyms
Examples
- they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe
- he had to clean up the leak
noun
unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
Synonyms
news leak
verb
tell anonymously
Examples
- The news were leaked to the paper
verb
be leaked
Synonyms
leak out
Examples
- The news leaked out despite his secrecy
verb
enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
Examples
- Water leaked out of the can into the backpack
- Gas leaked into the basement
verb
have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
Examples
- The container leaked gasoline
- the roof leaks badly