Meaning & Definition of Spill in English

1. Liquid that is spilled

• "Clean up the spills"

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

3. The act of allowing a fluid to escape

4. A sudden drop from an upright position

• "He had a nasty spill on the ice"

1. Cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

• "Spill the milk"

• "Splatter water"

2. Flow, run or fall out and become lost

• "The milk spilled across the floor"

• "The wine spilled onto the table"

3. Cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

• "Spill the beans all over the table"

4. 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"

5. Reveal information

• "If you don't oblige me, i'll talk!"

• "The former employee spilled all the details"

6. Reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)