leak

Definition

• n. an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
• n. soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
• n. a euphemism for urination
• n. unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

Word forms

Past participle

leaked

Present participle

leaking

Past tense

leaked

Third person singular

leaks

Example sentences

1. n.

   The plumber found a leak in the pipe that needed to be fixed.

2. vi.

   Water tends to leak from the roof during heavy rain.

3. vt.

   The workers had to seal the cracks to prevent the gas from leaking.