lekke — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
lekke is used for these senses in English:
- quench (transitive) To satisfy, especially a literal or figurative thirst.
leak — full definition
- noun A crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape or get in when it shouldn't.
- noun The unauthorized release of secret or private information.
- verb To let liquid or gas escape through an opening, or to escape that way.
- verb To reveal secret information to the public, usually without permission.
quench — full definition
- verb To satisfy thirst, or more broadly, a strong desire.
- verb To put out a fire or extinguish a flame.
- verb To rapidly cool hot metal by plunging it into water or oil.