Dictionary definition · spill
noun
- liquid that is spilled"clean up the spills"
- a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
- the act of allowing a fluid to escape
- a sudden drop from an upright position"he had a nasty spill on the ice"
verb
- cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container"spill the milk"
- flow, run or fall out and become lost"The milk spilled across the floor"
- cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over"spill the beans all over the table"
- pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities"shed tears"
- reveal information"If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!"
- reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).