
spill
n 1: liquid that is spilled; "clean up the spills"
2: a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or
other obstruction [syn: {spillway}, {wasteweir}]
3: the act of allowing a fluid to escape [syn: {spillage}, {release}]
4: a sudden drop from an upright position; "he had a nasty
spill on the ice" [syn: {tumble}, {fall}]
v 1: cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a
container; "spill the milk"; "splatter water" [syn: {slop},
{splatter}]
2: flow, run or fall out and become lost; "The milk spilled
across the floor"; "The wine spilled onto the table" [syn:
{run out}]
3: cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or
over; "spill the beans all over the table" [syn: {shed}, {disgorge}]
4: pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or
small quantities; "shed tears"; "spill blood"; "God shed
His grace on Thee" [syn: {shed}, {pour forth}]
5: reveal information; "If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!";
"The former employee spilled all the details" [syn: {talk}]
[also: {spilt}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0