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