spill meaning and definition

SPILL noun

Definition of spill (noun)

1. liquid that is spilled
   • "clean up the spills"
2. a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
   • synonyms: spillway, wasteweir
3. the act of allowing a fluid to escape
   • synonyms: release, spillage
4. a sudden drop from an upright position
   • "he had a nasty spill on the ice"
   • synonyms: fall, tumble

SPILL verb

Definition of spill (verb)

1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
   • "spill the milk"; "splatter water"
   • synonyms: slop, splatter
2. flow, run or fall out and become lost
   • "The milk spilled across the floor"; "The wine spilled onto the table"
   • synonyms: run out
3. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
   • "spill the beans all over the table"
   • synonyms: disgorge, shed
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"
   • synonyms: pour forth, shed
5. reveal information
   • "If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!"; "The former employee spilled all the details"
   • synonyms: talk
6. reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)