n. a sudden drop from an upright position; "he had a nasty spill on the ice"

n. the act of allowing a fluid to escape

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

n. liquid that is spilled; "clean up the spills"

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

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

v. reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)

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

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