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