LEAKIER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a euphemism for urination

Example: he had to take a leak

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the discharge of a fluid from some container

Example: they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe; he had to clean up the leak

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

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

Example: one of the tires developed a leak

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

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

Example: The container leaked gasoline; the roof leaks badly

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure

Example: Water leaked out of the can into the backpack; Gas leaked into the basement

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

be leaked

Example: The news leaked out despite his secrecy

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

tell anonymously

Example: The news were leaked to the paper