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Spilling: meaning, definitions and examples

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spilling

 

[ หˆspษชlษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

liquid release

Spilling refers to the unintended release or overflow of a liquid from a container. It often occurs when a container is tipped over or filled beyond its capacity.

Synonyms

leak, overflowing, pouring

Examples of usage

  • I accidentally spilled coffee on the table.
  • She was worried about spilling water on her laptop.
  • The child spilled juice all over the floor.
Context #2 | Noun

accidental release

Spilling can also refer to the act of spilling itself, often used in contexts involving accidents or mistakes that lead to a mess. This term can be applied to various scenarios including beverages, chemicals, or other liquid substances.

Synonyms

accumulation, mess, spill

Examples of usage

  • There was a spilling of milk in the kitchen.
  • Be careful to avoid any spilling during the cooking process.
  • We had a spilling accident during the picnic.

Translations

Translations of the word "spilling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derramando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค–เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verschรผtten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tumpah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะปะธะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wylewanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใผใ‚Œใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renverser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derramar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถkmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—Ž์ง€๋ฅด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozlรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vylievaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด’ๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hella

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำฉะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถkmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ derramar

Etymology

The term 'spill' originates from the Old English word 'spillan,' which means to destroy or cause to fall. This root word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *spillลnฤ…, signifying the action of causing something to fall or be lost. Over time, the meaning evolved to specifically refer to the accidental outpouring of liquids. Historically, spilling has been associated with domestic activities, where both practical experiences and accidents involving liquids would be common. By the mid-16th century, 'spill' was widely used in English literature to describe not only the physical act of losing liquid from a container but also metaphorically to express loss or waste. Its usage has continued to expand into various forms of English, maintaining relevance in both spoken and written language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,185, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.