Index of English words, starting with "le"

(1) - Leak (n.) To enter or escape, as a fluid, through a hole, crevice, etc. ; to pass gradually into, or out of, something; -- usually with in or out.
(2) - Leak (n.) To let water or other fluid in or out through a hole, crevice, etc.; as, the cask leaks; the roof leaks; the boat leaks.
(3) - Leak (a.) Leaky.
(4) - Leak (v.) The entrance or escape of a fluid through a crack, fissure, or other aperture; as, the leak gained on the ship's pumps.
(5) - Leak (v.) A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape; as, a leak in a roof; a leak in a boat; a leak in a gas pipe.

(1) - Leakage (n.) An allowance of a certain rate per cent for the leaking of casks, or waste of liquors by leaking.
(2) - Leakage (n.) A leaking; also, the quantity that enters or issues by leaking.

(1) - Leakiness (n.) The quality of being leaky.

(1) - Leaky (superl.) Apt to disclose secrets; tattling; not close.
(2) - Leaky (superl.) Permitting water or other fluid to leak in or out; as, a leaky roof or cask.