Spill
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British pronunciation/spˈɪl/
American pronunciation/ˈspɪɫ/

Définition et Signification de "spill"

to spill
01

renverser, déverser

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface
Transitive: to spill a liquid or substance
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He accidentally spilled his coffee when he bumped into the table.
Be careful not to spill the milk while pouring it into the glass.
She spilled water all over the kitchen counter while washing dishes.
02

renverser, déverser

(of content of a container) to be emptied out onto a surface
Transitive: to spill sth
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She spilled the contents of her purse onto the table to find her keys.
He spilled the candy from the bag onto the counter.
She accidentally spilled the contents of the backpack onto the ground.
03

faire tomber, renverser

to accidentally let something fall, flow, or run out, causing it to be wasted
Transitive: to spill a substance
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He spilled the milk all over the counter while reaching for the cereal.
The child spilled her ice cream on the sidewalk before she could finish it.
She spilled half of her drink when she tripped on the stairs.
04

déchavirer, laisser échapper

to release wind from a sail by loosening the ropes or sheets
Transitive: to spill wind
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The sailor spilled the wind from the sail to slow the boat down.
She spilled the wind out of the sail to keep the boat steady in the rough waters.
The crew spilled the wind as they navigated around the sharp turn in the bay.
05

révéler, divulguer

to disclose private or confidential information to someone
Transitive: to spill information or secrets
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She accidentally spilled the secret about the surprise party.
He spilled the company's plans to a competitor without thinking.
The employee spilled confidential details to the media.
06

déverser, renverser

(of a liquid) to overflow or pour out from its container
Intransitive
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The coffee spilled from the cup as she bumped the table.
The rainwater spilled over the sides of the bucket during the storm.
The soup spilled from the pot when it was heated too high.
Spill
01

renversement, déversement

the act of allowing a fluid to escape
02

renversement, épandage

a sudden drop from an upright position
03

déversement, revers

a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
04

renversement, écoulement

liquid that is spilled
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