1. (

• spill ,
• slop ,
• splatter

) cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container; "spill the milk"; "splatter water" ;

2. (

• spill ,
• run_out

) flow, run or fall out and become lost; "The milk spilled across the floor"; "The wine spilled onto the table" ;

3. (

• spill ,
• shed ,
• disgorge

) cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over; "spill the beans all over the table" ;

4. (

• spill ,
• shed ,
• pour_forth

) pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities; "shed tears"; "spill blood"; "God shed His grace on Thee" ;

5. (

• spill ,
• talk ,

) reveal information; "If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!"; "The former employee spilled all the details" ;

6. (

• spill ,

) reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail) ;