Leak Definition & Meaning

leak
noun
  1. an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape; "one of the tires developed a leak"
  2. soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
  3. a euphemism for urination; "he had to take a leak"
  4. 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"
  5. unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
verb
  1. tell anonymously; "The news were leaked to the paper"
  2. be leaked; "The news leaked out despite his secrecy"
  3. 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"
  4. have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out; "The container leaked gasoline"; "the roof leaks badly"

Synonyms for leak

escape noun

the act of escaping physically; "he made his escape from the mental hospital"; "the canary escaped from its cage

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leakage noun

the discharge of a fluid from some container; "they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe

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outflow noun

the discharge of a fluid from some container; "they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe

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wetting noun

the act of making something wet a euphemism for urination; "he had to take a leak"

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"Leak" in song lyrics

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  • "The block deep, pop you once watch the spot leak"
    Ali — 360
  • "I stay discreate while your tongue dumb, stay with leak"
    Buddha Monk f/ Bash, Preacherman — Livin' in a City
  • "I cleanse my thoughts with courtships of leak'"
    Cage — Mersh

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Frequently asked questions

What does leak mean?
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape; "one of the tires developed a leak" soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi a euphemism for urination; "he had to take a leak" 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" unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information tell anonymously
What part of speech is leak?
Leak is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does leak have?
Leak has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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