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LEAKING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Leaking.

Leaking - as a noun

An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape

Example: "One of the tires developed a leak"

Soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

A euphemism for urination

Example: "He had to take a leak"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
making waterpassing waterwetting

The discharge of a fluid from some container

Example: "They tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escapeleakageoutflow

Unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
news leak

Leaking - as a verb

Tell anonymously

Example: "The news was leaked to the paper"

Be leaked

Example: "The news leaked out despite his secrecy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leak out

Enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure

Example: "Water leaked out of the can into the backpack"

Have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out

Example: "The container leaked gasoline"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I found a leaking pipe in the basement."
"The leaking faucet needs to be fixed."
"The roof is leaking and needs repair."
"The leaking container spilled its contents."
"There was a leaking water bottle in my bag."
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Word Game Points

Is LEAKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leaking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LEAKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is LEAKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leaking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEAKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is LEAKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leaking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEAKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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