
Open English Wordnet
Nouns
(n)leakan accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape“one of the tires developed a leak” (n)leaksoft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi (n)escape, leak, leakage, outflowthe 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” (n)leak, news leakunauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information Verbs
(v)leaktell anonymously“The news was leaked to the paper” (v)leak, leak outbe leaked“The news leaked out despite his secrecy” (v)leakenter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure“Water leaked out of the can into the backpack”,
“Gas leaked into the basement” (v)leakhave an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out“The container leaked gasoline”,
“the roof leaks badly”