■ verb
1》 (of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents through a hole or crack.
↘(of liquid, gas, etc.) pass in or out through a hole or crack in such a way.
2》 (of secret information) become known.
↘intentionally disclose (secret information).
■ noun
1》 a hole in a container or covering through which contents ~.
↘an instance of ~ing in such a way.
2》 an intentional disclosure of secret information.
Phrases
have (or take ) a ~ informal urinate.
Derivatives
~age noun
~er noun
~iness noun
~y adjective ( ~ier , ~iest ).
Origin
ME: prob. of Low Ger. or Du. origin and related to lack .