spill
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Definition of spill:
liquid that is spilled; "clean up the spills"
a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction the act of allowing a fluid to escape a sudden drop from an upright position; "he had a nasty spill on the ice" cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container; "spill the milk"; "splatter water" flow, run or fall out and become lost; "The milk spilled across the floor"; "The wine spilled onto the table" cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over; "spill the beans all over the table" 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" reveal information; "If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!"; "The former employee spilled all the details" reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail) |