Definition of 'spill'

Noun

1. liquid that is spilled; "clean up the spills"
2. a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
      Synonyms: spillway wasteweir
3. the act of allowing a fluid to escape
      Synonyms: spillage release
4. a sudden drop from an upright position; "he had a nasty spill on the ice"
      Synonyms: tumble fall

Verb

1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container; "spill the milk"; "splatter water"
      Synonyms: slop splatter
2. flow, run or fall out and become lost; "The milk spilled across the floor"; "The wine spilled onto the table"
      Synonyms: run out
3. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over; "spill the beans all over the table"
      Synonyms: shed disgorge
4. pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities; "shed tears"; "spill blood"; "God shed His grace on Thee"
      Synonyms: shed pour forth
5. reveal information; "If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!"; "The former employee spilled all the details"
      Synonyms: talk

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