spill

nouns

liquid that is spilled

"clean up the spills"

spill

is a type of (narrower)

fluid matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume

a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction

spill, spillway, wasteweir

the act of allowing a fluid to escape

release, spill, spillage

a sudden drop from an upright position

"he had a nasty spill on the ice"

fall, spill, tumble

cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

"spill the milk"; "splatter water"

slop, spill, splatter

is derived from

is derived from

flow, run or fall out and become lost

"The milk spilled across the floor"; "The wine spilled onto the table"

run out, spill

cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

"spill the beans all over the table"

disgorge, shed, spill

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"

pour forth, shed, spill

reveal information

"If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!"; "The former employee spilled all the details"

spill, talk

reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)

spill

domain category

riding in a sailboat

is a type of (narrower)

cut down on; make a reduction in

"reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits"