leak
noun
an unintended hole, crack, or the like, through which liquid, gas, light, etc., enters or escapes.
leaking
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present participleof leak.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He also had to fix a leaking roof.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
The court heard a crew member was on the boat while it was heard leaking air.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The military’s reasoning was that leaking some of the information about these interplanetary conflicts might reduce the shock to the public the day the real revelations came.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Importantly, the immune signals caused by leaking mitochondrial DNA and RNA were still present.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
“If the peach is leaking then we shall surely sink!”
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
