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Definition spill in American English

spill noun

noun
/spɪl/
1

an amount of liquid that has accidentally flowed out of its container

Example

an oil spill

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2

a fall from a horse, bicycle, etc.

Example

She fractured her left arm in a bad spill.

3

a long thin piece of paper or wood used for lighting a fire

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4

an occasion when a politician is removed from their position, leaving it available for someone else

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Definition spill in American English