leak (Meaning)
leak (n)
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
a euphemism for urination
the discharge of a fluid from some container
unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
leak (v)
tell anonymously
be leaked
enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
leak (v.)
A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape; as, a leak in a roof; a leak in a boat; a leak in a gas pipe.
The entrance or escape of a fluid through a crack, fissure, or other aperture; as, the leak gained on the ship's pumps.
leak (a.)
Leaky.
leak (n.)
To let water or other fluid in or out through a hole, crevice, etc.; as, the cask leaks; the roof leaks; the boat leaks.
To enter or escape, as a fluid, through a hole, crevice, etc. ; to pass gradually into, or out of, something; -- usually with in or out.
A loss of electricity through imperfect insulation; also, the point at which such loss occurs.
Synonyms & Antonyms of leak
leak Sentence Examples
- The old roof had a leak that caused water damage to the ceiling.
- She used a sealant to fix the leak in the pipe.
- The government is trying to contain the leak of classified information.
- The company had to recall their product due to a leak that could cause overheating.
- The news leak revealed that the company had been engaging in illegal activities.
- The doctor ordered bed rest to prevent any further leak of amniotic fluid.
- The leak in the fuel tank caused the car to stall.
- The investigator traced the source of the leak to a faulty valve.
- The team worked all night to stop the leak in the dam.
- The leak in the company's security system allowed hackers to access sensitive data.
FAQs About the word leak
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape, soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi, a euphemism for uri
blurt (out), exclaim, shout, cry (out),blunder, ejaculate, bellow, blat, hoot, bolt
inflate,inflate, blow up, blow up, swell, swell, bulk, increase, bulk, increase
The old roof had a leak that caused water damage to the ceiling.
She used a sealant to fix the leak in the pipe.
The government is trying to contain the leak of classified information.
The company had to recall their product due to a leak that could cause overheating.
