Hyphenation of leak

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leak

Definitions of leak:

1.
An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
One of the tires developed a leak
2.
Soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
3.
A euphemism for urination
He had to take a leak
4.
The discharge of a fluid from some container
They tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe He had to clean up the leak
5.
Unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
6.
Tell anonymously
The news were leaked to the paper
7.
Be leaked
The news leaked out despite his secrecy
8.
Enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
Water leaked out of the can into the backpack Gas leaked into the basement
9.
Have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
The container leaked gasoline The roof leaks badly

Synonyms of leak:

noun hole
nounsoft rot
noun wetting, making water, passing water, micturition, urination
noun escape, leakage, outflow, discharge, outpouring, run
nounnews leak, disclosure, revelation, revealing
verb disclose, let on, bring out, reveal, discover, expose, divulge, impart, break, give away, let out
verbleak out, break, get out, get around
verb issue, emerge, come out, come forth, go forth, egress

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