spild — meaning in English

English meaning

• drain noun A pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.
• waste noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.

Senses

spild is used for these senses in English:

• drain Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
• waste The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use.

drain — full definition

1. noun A pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.
2. verb To cause liquid to flow away, or for liquid to flow away, from something.
3. verb To gradually use up someone's energy, money, or resources.
4. noun Something that steadily consumes resources without giving anything back.

waste — full definition

1. noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.
2. noun The act of using something carelessly or without getting proper value from it.
3. verb To use something carelessly or fail to make good use of it.
4. adjective Not used, cultivated, or wanted; discarded or barren.

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