leak
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(noun) an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape. Example: "One of the tires developed a leak."
Noun Definition 1
(noun) a euphemism for urination. Synonyms: wetting, making water, passing water. Example: "He had to take a leak."
Noun Definition 3
(noun) the discharge of a fluid from some container. Synonyms: escape, leakage, outflow. Examples: "They tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe." "He had to clean up the leak."
Noun Definition 4
(noun) unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information. Synonyms: news leak.
Noun Definition 5
(verb) be leaked. Synonyms: leak out. Example: "The news leaked out despite his secrecy."
Verb Definition 2
(verb) enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure. Examples: "Water leaked out of the can into the backpack." "Gas leaked into the basement."
Verb Definition 3