nounπShareA mess of something that has been dropped."The kitchen floor was covered in spills after I dropped the bowl of cereal. "disasteractionsituationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fall or stumble."The bruise is from a bad spill he had last week."actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small stick or piece of paper used to light a candle, cigarette etc by the transfer of a flame from a fire."The little spills were used to light the birthday candles. "utilityitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slender piece of anything."He used spills of paper to light the fireplace. "materialitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the thick laths or poles driven horizontally ahead of the main timbering in advancing a level in loose ground."The tunnel workers carefully hammered the spills into the unstable earth, hoping to prevent a cave-in as they dug forward. "technicalarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sound recording) The situation where sound is picked up by a microphone from a source other than that which is intended."During the recording session, the drums' spills into the vocal microphone created a muddy sound. "soundtechnologycommunicationmediamusictechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small sum of money."He saved his spills from his allowance to buy a candy bar. "amountbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Australian politics) A declaration that the leadership of a parliamentary party is vacant, and open for re-election. Short form of leadership spill."After weeks of internal conflict, the Prime Minister faced a leadership spill. "politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour."I spilled some sticky juice on the kitchen floor."actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo spread out or fall out, as above."Some sticky juice spilled onto the kitchen floor."actioneventdisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drop something that was intended to be caught."The basketball player spills the ball when he reaches for the rebound. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mar; to damage; to destroy by misuse; to waste."He spills his potential by skipping class and not studying. "actionoutcomedisastervalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be destroyed, ruined, or wasted; to come to ruin; to perish; to waste."If the heavy rain continues, the farmer's crops spills and he will lose all his income this year. "disasterenvironmenteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to flow out and be lost or wasted; to shed."The toddler spills her juice on the table. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover or decorate with slender pieces of wood, metal, ivory, etc.; to inlay."The craftsman spills delicate slivers of mother-of-pearl across the wooden jewelry box, creating a beautiful floral design. "materialartstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo relieve a sail from the pressure of the wind, so that it can be more easily reefed or furled, or to lessen the strain."The sailor spills the mainsail slightly to reduce the pressure before trying to reef it in the strong wind. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Australian politics) To open the leadership of a parliamentary party for re-election."The opposition party spills its leadership after losing the election, allowing members to choose a new leader. "politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reveal information to an uninformed party."He spilled his guts out to his new psychologist."communicationlanguagemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a knot). To come undone."The shoelace spills every time I try to tie it quickly. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading