liquid that is spilled; clean up the spills'

a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction

[ Syn: spillway , wasteweir ]

the act of allowing a fluid to escape

[ Syn: spillage , release ]

a sudden drop from an upright position; he had a nasty spill on the ice

[ Syn: tumble , fall ]

cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container; spill the milk; splatter water

[ Syn: slop , splatter ]

flow, run or fall out and become lost; The milk spilled across the floor; The wine spilled onto the table

[ Syn: run out ]

cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over; spill the beans all over the table

[ Syn: shed , disgorge ]

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

[ Syn: shed , pour forth ]

reveal information; If you dont oblige me, Ill talk!; The former employee spilled all the details

[ Syn: talk ]

reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)