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Definition leak in British English

leak noun

[countable] noun
/liːk/
1

a hole or crack in an object or container that a liquid or gas comes out of

Example

a leak in the roof

Synonyms and related words
abyss aperture blowhole
1.1

an amount of liquid or gas that comes out of a hole or crack in something

Example

The explosion was caused by a gas leak in the main line.

Synonyms and related words
acetylene ammonia argon river pool drop
Example

Jackson said he did not believe the leaks came from his office.

Synonyms and related words
backstory blackout chequebook journalism
Definition leak in British English