Spill

English Meaning

A bit of wood split off; a splinter.

1. To cause or allow (a substance) to run or fall out of a container.
2. To scatter (objects) from containment: spilled the armload of books on the desk.
3. To shed (blood).
4. Nautical To relieve the pressure of wind on (a sail).
5. Nautical To cause or allow (wind) to be lost from a sail.
6. To cause to fall: The rider was spilled by his horse.
7. Informal To disclose (something previously unknown); divulge: The witness spilled all the details about the suspect.
8. To run or fall out of a container or containment.
9. To come to the ground suddenly and involuntarily.
10. To pour out or spread beyond limits: Fans spilled onto the playing field.
11. The act of spilling.
12. An amount spilled.
13. A fall, as from a horse.
14. A spillway.
15. A piece of wood or rolled paper used to light a fire.
16. A small peg or rod, especially one used as a plug; a spile.