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Vocabulary Entry
leak
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small hole or crack through which liquid, gas, or light may enter or escape.
Example Sentences
"There was a leak in the roof, and water started dripping inside."
"He discovered a leak in the plumbing that needed immediate repair."
"The gas leak in the kitchen caused a strong odor that alerted the family."
V
verb
To accidentally lose liquid, gas, or another substance by escaping through a hole or crack.
Example Sentences
"The old pipes in the building seem to leak whenever it rains."
"She realized the bottle began to leak after she placed it in her bag."
"If you don't close the lid tightly, the container can leak all over the table."