Spill — synonyms, definition

1. spill (Noun)

clog cork fall plug release spike spillage spillway stopper tumble wasteweir wedge

spill (Noun) — Liquid that is spilled. ex. "clean up the spills"

spill (Noun) — A channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction.

spill (Noun) — The act of allowing a fluid to escape.

spill (Noun) — A sudden drop from an upright position. ex. "he had a nasty spill on the ice"

spill (Noun) — A thin piece of wood or rolled paper used to light a fire.

conduit flow liquid slip stream trip pratfall wipeout

2. spill (Verb)

admit brief confide debrief discharge disclose disgorge divulge drain drop dump emit empty evacuate exhaust flow notify pour forth run run out • • •

spill (Verb) — Cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container. ex. "spill the milk"

spill (Verb) — Flow, run or fall out and become lost.

spill (Verb) — Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over. ex. "spill the beans all over the table"

spill (Verb) — Pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities. ex. "spill blood"

spill (Verb) — Reveal information. ex. "If you don't oblige me, I'll spill!"

spill (Verb) — (sailing) reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail).

bring down course cut cut back cut down displace feed flow move pour reduce run tell trim trim back trim down brim over overflow overrun run over seed well over