leaky
adjective
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leakier;
leakiest
Definition of leaky
: permitting fluid to leak in or out
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Other Words from leaky
leakily
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adverb
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adverb
leakiness
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noun
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noun
Examples of leaky in a Sentence
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Initially, Markham hoped to gut, remodel and open the space in six to eight months, but the project was stymied with problems related to the aging building, including wood rot, water damage, creaking timbers, a leaky roof. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Long-delayed Windmill Food Hall set to open this weekend," 30 Aug. 2019 Lozada Garcia said there are some signs that mold may have formed due to the leaky roof. — Obed Manuel, Dallas News, "West Dallas’ beloved Bataan Community Center will undergo repairs and remain open — for now," 16 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'leaky.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for leaky
leaky
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of leaky
: having a hole that allows something (such as a liquid or gas) to pass in or out : having a leak
See the full definition for leaky in the English Language Learners Dictionary
leaky
adjective
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leakier;
leakiest
Kids Definition of leaky
: letting fluid in or out through a crack or hole
a leaky roof
leaky
adjective
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Medical Definition of leaky
: relating to or being a mutant gene that changes the structure of the protein and especially an enzyme that it determines so that some but not all of its biological activity is lost
also
: being such a protein with subnormal activity