Leak

noun
lik

Noun

  • the discharge of a fluid from some container

    he had to clean up the leak

    Similar:EscapeLeakageOutflow
    Type of:DischargeRunOutpouring
  • a euphemism for urination

    he had to take a leak

    Similar:Wetting
    Type of:UrinationMicturition
  • an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

    one of the tires developed a leak

    Type of:Hole
  • unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

    Type of:RevealingRevelationDisclosure
  • soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

Verb

  • be leaked

    The news leaked out despite his secrecy

    Type of:Break
  • enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure

    Water leaked out of the can into the backpack

    Gas leaked into the basement

    Type of:EmergeIssueEgress
  • have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out

    The container leaked gasoline

    the roof leaks badly

  • tell anonymously

    The news were leaked to the paper

    Type of:RevealBreakDisclose

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