Word Finder - spills

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A mess of something that has been dropped.

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A fall or stumble.

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The bruise is from a bad spill he had last week.

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A small stick or piece of paper used to light a candle, cigarette etc by the transfer of a flame from a fire.

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A slender piece of anything.

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One of the thick laths or poles driven horizontally ahead of the main timbering in advancing a level in loose ground.

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(sound recording) The situation where sound is picked up by a microphone from a source other than that which is intended.

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A small sum of money.

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(Australian politics) A declaration that the leadership of a parliamentary party is vacant, and open for re-election. Short form of leadership spill.

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To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

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I spilled some sticky juice on the kitchen floor.

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To spread out or fall out, as above.

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Some sticky juice spilled onto the kitchen floor.

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To drop something that was intended to be caught.

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To mar; to damage; to destroy by misuse; to waste.

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To be destroyed, ruined, or wasted; to come to ruin; to perish; to waste.

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To cause to flow out and be lost or wasted; to shed.

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To cover or decorate with slender pieces of wood, metal, ivory, etc.; to inlay.

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To relieve a sail from the pressure of the wind, so that it can be more easily reefed or furled, or to lessen the strain.

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(Australian politics) To open the leadership of a parliamentary party for re-election.

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To reveal information to an uninformed party.

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He spilled his guts out to his new psychologist.

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(of a knot). To come undone.

West of Knysna, and separated from the seashore by a sandbank only, are a series of five vleis, turned in flood times into one sheet of water and sending occasional spills to the ocean.

It was a lot of fun tho ' there were quite a few spills which caused much mirth and not too much damage.

He's stalking us and he's going to be successful if Miss Julie spills the beans.

Oops. You know, a bartender who fills the glass so high it spills over on the napkin and he has to say 'oops'?

It spills over into helpless tears, which our lovemaking only partly assuages.

Imagine a truck spills diesel onto a 30mph road.

Slippery road -- 3.0% Imagine a truck spills diesel onto a 30mph road.

Aquacity is one of the world's largest water funfairs, with enough thrills and spills to keep you happy all day.

In Alaska, the Exxon Valdez runs aground and spills 11 million gallons of oil.

Even the use of absorbent granules to remove these spills can be a hazard.

The river spills over into the overgrown millrace and, very slowly, the old waterwheel starts to turn.

At its center is a tranquil pool where water spills into pebbled rills which run throughout The Garden.

Kel accidentally spills a drop of orange soda on it.

It's good sh*t, this song, as he rambles about thrills, spills and drills.

The stop helps to contain liquid spills on the work-surface surface.

Including leaks, nasty spills, explosions and personnel accidents.

They were eventually removed by a team wearing gear usually used to deal with chemical spills.

As he is giving alms to an old woman, he bumps into a quarrelsome corn-factor whose pocket-book spills onto the street.

Beinn Eighe 57 1152 x 864 379K Beinn Eighe 's white quartzite scree spills down into Coire Dubh.

I once suggested to some junior school children that gasoline pumps should show videos of seabirds killed by oil spills as the tank filled.

It 's good sh*t, this song, as he rambles about thrills, spills and drills.

Accidental events Oil spills are probably the issue of greatest public concern in relation to the offshore oil industry.

Diesel spills on road surfaces are a menace to anyone on two wheels.

There are also pre-stain sprays made especially for baby, and many of these work wonders on spit-up stains, food spills, and other hard to tackle spots on your little ones clothing.

In addition to giving your car seat a one-of-a-kind, stylish appearance, a car seat cover can help protect your seat from spills and stains.

Second, the fabric of a coverall smock is extremely important; while all-plastic varieties dry quickly between meals, fabric versions absorb spills to a certain degree.

It also naturally resists spills and dirt.

This will extend the life of your futon and protect it from spills and daily wear.

They work well outside and clean up easily after spills.

Oil and chemical spills are frequent sources of soil contamination, as is the rupture of underground storage tanks.

From the dangers of coal mining to oil spills and the possible connection of earthquakes to drilling, seeking fossil fuels can be dangerous business.

Often, when people think of ocean pollution, images of massive oil spills or large chemical disasters spring to mind.

Chemicals used to treat or clean up oil spills may further contaminate water supplies.

While water pollution solutions may seem like too little, too late when viewed in the light of major oil spills and floating plastic bag islands they are necessary to prevent these problems from growing worse.

Oil spills, chemical runoffs, and additional pollutants have a profound affect on animals that live in or near the water.

Harvesting oil from deep in the ocean floor can lead to accidental spills that harm ocean life and wetlands.

If you're in a hurry and need to remove the bottles from the water station before they are full, the docking station's valves prevent leaks - so no spills!

Floor pillows should be made of fabrics that can withstand spills and take harsher treatment than throw pillows on your sofa.

There are many kid-friendly fabrics that can withstand quite a bit of unintentional abuse with spills, food and dirt.

An area rug can add color, pattern and interest to a space, warm a cold floor or protect a floor covering from wear and tear or spills.

Laundry rooms typically have tile or other hard flooring in case of spills, leaks, or floods.

In both your living room and dining room, Scotchgard your carpets and upholstery so any spills don’t spell disaster for your rugs and furniture.

Laundry rooms typically have tile or other hard flooring in case of spills, leaks or floods.

The best tote will be one that matches the size of your standard cosmetics and provides enough space for you to find them easily, while being easy to maintain to prevent accidental spills or damage.

You'll want a towel for cleaning up spills and keeping the makeup off the costume.

Snacks and drinks are a good idea, but keep food as far away from the scrapbooking area as possible in order to prevent accidental spills.

Drinks should be served in closed bottles to reduce the risk of spills.

This way, you can easily use the book in the kitchen and wipe down the pages when spills occur.

Write a list of wine spills, lipstick stains or mud that was encrusted into the lace hem.

This will eliminate any additional cleanings or chances of spills.