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List of meaning for leak

an unintended hole or crack that allows contents (usually liquid) to escape

leak(noun)

an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

"one of the tires developed a leak"

leak(noun)

soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

leak, wetting, making water, passing water(noun)

a euphemism for urination

"he had to take a leak"

escape, leak, leakage, outflow(noun)

the discharge of a fluid from some container

"they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe"; "he had to clean up the leak"

leak, news leak(verb)

unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

leak(verb)

tell anonymously

"The news were leaked to the paper"

leak, leak out(verb)

be leaked

"The news leaked out despite his secrecy"

leak(verb)

enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure

"Water leaked out of the can into the backpack"; "Gas leaked into the basement"

leak(verb)

have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out

"The container leaked gasoline"; "the roof leaks badly"

to become known

the candidate's campaign didn't want his choice of a running mate to leak out before an official announcement was made

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