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leak

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01noun

an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

“one of the tires developed a leak”

02noun

soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

03noun

a euphemism for urination

“he had to take a leak”

04noun

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”

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05noun

unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

06verb

tell anonymously

“The news was leaked to the paper”

07verb

be leaked

“The news leaked out despite his secrecy”

08verb

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”

09verb

have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out

“The container leaked gasoline”

“the roof leaks badly”

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