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Meaning of leaky
The primary meaning of the word "leaky" refers to something that allows fluid to escape or pass through due to a hole, crack, or other defect.
Etymology of leaky
The word "leaky" originates from the Old English word "leccan," which means "to leak" and is related to the Old Norse word "leka," also meaning "to leak"
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that allows fluid to escape or pass through
Synonyms
permeable
porous
pervious
cracked
faulty
defective
imperfect
damaged
broken
fractured
fragile
weak
fragile
fissured
creviced
gaping
open
unstopped
unsealed
uncaulked
dripping
seeping
oozing
leaking
dripping
bleeding
hemorrhaging
exuding
transuding
sweating
weeping
trickling
running
flowing
gushing
spouting
spilling
overflowing
deluging
inundating
flooding
percolating
filtering
sieving
sifting
straining
leaking
escaping
emanating
issuing
emerging
flowing
discharge
effusion
efflux
outflow
outpour
outburst
leakage
seepage
drip
drop
trickle
leak
crack
flaw
defect
fault
weakness
frailty
vulnerability
susceptibility
Definitions
- Having one or more holes or cracks that allow fluid to escape
- Allowing fluid to pass through due to a defect or weakness
- Failing to prevent the escape or passage of fluid
Usage Examples
- The leaky faucet in the kitchen needs to be fixed
- The leaky roof caused water to pour into the house during the storm
- The doctor noticed that the patient had a leaky heart valve
Antonyms
watertight
airtight
impermeable
impervious
solid
sound
intact
unbroken
undamaged
flawless
perfect
secure
sealed
stopped
caulked
tight
firm
strong
sturdy
robust
leakproof
dripless
spillproof
overflowproof
floodproof
secure
safe
reliable
dependable
trustworthy
foolproof
faultless
defectless
flawless
perfect
hermetic
sealed
vacuum
tight
closed
shut