li:k n. & v. --n. 1 a a
hole in a
vessel,
pipe, or
container etc. caused by wear or
damage,
through which matter,
esp.
liquid or
gas, passes accidentally in or
out. b
the matter
passing in or out through
this. c the
act or an
instance of leaking. 2 a a
similar escape of
electrical charge. b the charge
that escapes. 3 the
intentional disclosure of
secret information. --v. 1 a intr. (of liquid, gas, etc.) pass in or out through a leak. b tr.
lose or
admit (liquid, gas, etc.) through a leak. 2 tr. intentionally
disclose (secret information). 3 intr. (often foll. by out) (of a secret, secret information)
become known. øhave (or take) a leak sl.
urinate. øøleaker n. [ME prob. f. LG]