SPILL
Scrabble letter values: S1P3I1L1L1 = 7
Definition
- noun liquid that is spilled.
- noun a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction. — synonyms: spillway, wasteweir
- noun the act of allowing a fluid to escape. — synonyms: spillage, release
- noun a sudden drop from an upright position. — synonyms: tumble, fall
- verb cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container. — synonyms: slop, splatter
- verb flow, run or fall out and become lost. — synonyms: run_out
- verb cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over. — synonyms: shed, disgorge
- verb pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities. — synonyms: shed, pour_forth
- verb reveal information. — synonyms: talk
- verb reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail).
Examples
- “clean up the spills”
- “he had a nasty spill on the ice”
- “spill the milk”