leaky (a)

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type a
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def permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases
examples a leaky roof
a leaky defense system
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Also see permeable; unseaworthy
Derivationally related form leaky → leak
Derivationally related form leaky → leakiness
Antonym leaky → tight
Similar to drafty, draughty; drippy; oozing, oozy, seeping; holey, porous
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Similar to drafty, draughty; drippy; oozing, oozy, seeping; holey, porous
Antonym tight → leaky
Also see permeable; unseaworthy
Derivationally related form leak → leaky
Derivationally related form leakiness → leaky

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