spill definition

1. liquid that is spilled
• examples: 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
• examples: he had a nasty spill on the ice
5. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
• examples: spill the milk
• examples: splatter water
6. flow, run or fall out and become lost
• examples: The milk spilled across the floor
• examples: The wine spilled onto the table
7. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
• examples: spill the beans all over the table
8. pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
• examples: shed tears
• examples: spill blood
• examples: God shed His grace on Thee
9. reveal information
• examples: If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!
• examples: The former employee spilled all the details
10. reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)