spill

(noun) liquid that is spilled. Examples: "Clean up the spills."

(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. Examples: "He had a nasty spill on the ice."

(verb) cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container. Synonyms: slop, splatter. Examples: "Spill the milk." "Splatter water."

(verb) flow, run or fall out and become lost. Synonyms: run out. Examples: "The milk spilled across the floor." "The wine spilled onto the table."

(verb) cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over. Synonyms: shed, disgorge. Examples: "Spill the beans all over the table."

(verb) pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities. Synonyms: shed, pour forth. Examples: "Shed tears." "Spill blood." "God shed his grace on thee."

(verb) reveal information. Synonyms: talk. Examples: "If you don't oblige me, i'll talk!." "The former employee spilled all the details."

(verb) reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail).