leak, n.
(leaks)
freq. cnt. 1
(leaks)
freq. cnt. 1
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
<noun.object> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
leak
sample sentences
"one of the tires developed a leak"
semantic pointers
hypernym
unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
<noun.communication>
leak news leak
semantic pointers
hypernym
the discharge of a fluid from some container
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
escape leak leakage outflow
sample sentences
"they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe""he had to clean up the leak"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
a euphemism for urination
<noun.process>
leak making water passing water wetting
sample sentences
"he had to take a leak"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
<noun.state>
leak
semantic pointers
hypernym