Definition of spill - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
accidental overflowliquid that has accidentally flowed over its container's edges
- He cleaned up the milk spill quickly..
2.
sound recordingTECH. situation where unintended sound is recordedTECH.
- The microphone picked up a spill from the other room.
3.
lighting stickDated UK small stick used to light firesDated UK
- She used a spill to light the candle.
4.
politicsDated UK declaration of vacant political leadershipDated UK
- The party announced a spill for the leadership position.
Verb
1.
unintentionalintr. flow out of a container unintentionallyintr.
- The juice spilled all over the floor.
2.
liquidstr. cause liquid to flow from a containertr.
- She accidentally spilled the milk on the table.
3.
secrecytr. reveal secret informationtr.
- He spilled the details of the surprise party.
4.
people or thingsintr. come out in large numbersintr.
- Fans spilled out of the stadium after the game.
5.
maritimetr. TECH. reduce wind pressure on a sailtr. TECH.
- The sailor spilled the wind to slow down the boat.
Images of spill
liquid that has accidentally flowed over its container's edges
Expressions with spill
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flow out of a container
The milk spilled out of the glass.
overflow into another area or space
The water began to spill over the edge.
reveal secret or private information to others
He spilled the beans about the surprise party.
cause injury or death violently
The soldiers were ordered to spill blood in battle.
confess or reveal personal secrets freely
After the argument, he spilled his guts to his friend.
reveal secret or gossip
She loves to spill the tea about her coworkers.
express your emotions openly
In therapy, it's safe to spill your feelings without being judged.
reveal personal or sensitive information
Don’t spill your guts to coworkers you barely know.
fall unexpectedly while moving
He took a spill while running on the trail.
publish or reveal information
The journalist spilled ink about the scandal.
lose blood because of injury or violence
Many soldiers spilled their blood for their country.
injure or kill someone in a violent way
The soldiers were ordered not to spill anyone's blood.
situation where oil is accidentally released
He slipped due to an oil spill in the garage..
accidentally pour liquid out of a container
She managed to spill juice all over the table.
accidentally pour wine out of its container
He tripped and spilled the wine all over the table.
don't reveal a secret
Don't spill the beans about the engagement until Saturday night.
accidentally cause liquid to flow from a container
She had a spill with her coffee this morning.
release fluid through an opening or valve
The technician will spill port to reduce pressure.
Origin of spill
Old English, spillan (to destroy)
Terms with spill included in their meaning
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spill
liquid or sticky substance accidentally dropped
spill
patch of oil floating on water
liquid spill
excess liquid that spills over a container's edge
liquid movement
cause liquid to flow away or spill over
spill over
overflow or spill over the edges
liquid
cause a container to spill over
toddler
spill-proof cup with a spout for young children
liquid movement
spill or splash around without control
liquid
spill or splash copiously or clumsily
spill control
dangerous substances that pose a risk to health or environment
environment
floating barrier for oil spill containment
big spill
release a large amount of something
printing error
to spill or scatter type in confusion
spill messily
spill or overflow in a messy way
emergency
alert for hazardous material spill or release
spilling
cover something with a liquid spill
wet mess
spill or splatter a liquid messily
Examples of spill in a sentence
The coffee spill stained the tablecloth. There was a spill of laughter in the recording. The studio struggled with spill from the street noise. He lit the stove with a spill. A bundle of spills lay beside the hearth. A spill was called amid the political turmoil.
The unexpected spill caught everyone by surprise. Coffee spilled from the cup during the flight. If the tank leaks, fuel could spill into the river. He spilled the juice all over the floor. The waiter spilled water on the customer's lap. She accidentally spilled the secret about the promotion. They spilled the confidential plans to the media. Protesters spilled into the streets demanding change. Tears spilled down her cheeks as she spoke. He had to spill the sail to maintain control during the storm. To adjust speed, the captain spilled the wind from the sails.
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- French:débordement, se renverser, ...
- German:Auslaufen, auslaufen, ...
- Italian:sversamento, rovesciarsi, ...
- Spanish:derrame, derramarse, ...
- Portuguese:vazamento, derramar-se, ...
- Chinese:溢出物, 洒出, ...
- Japanese:こぼれた液体, こぼれる, ...
- Arabic:اِنْسِكَاب, اِنسَكَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁפֶךְ, לְהִישָּׁפֵךְ, ...
- Russian:пролитая жидкость, проливаться, ...
- Ukrainian:розлив, проливатися, ...
- Hindi:छलकाव, बह निकलना, ...
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