# leaking

Pronunciation: say "LEE-king" /ˈliːkɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of leak. — present participle and gerund of leak
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of leak. Use this when something is letting liquid or gas escape right now.
   - _The boat was leaking badly by the time they reached the shore._
   - _Fuel was leaking onto the runway before takeoff._

## Noun

2. The escape of a fluid or gas through a flaw, gap, or opening.
   - Simple: The slow escape of liquid or gas through a hole or crack.
   - _The leaking of oil from the tanker created a wide slick offshore._
   - _Engineers traced the leaking to a cracked seal near the pump._
3. The fluid or gas that has escaped through a flaw or opening.
   - Simple: The liquid or gas that has escaped through a hole or crack.
   - _The leaking pooled beneath the engine overnight._
   - _Workers collected the leaking in a shallow metal tray._

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