leaky
/ˈliːki/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈliːki/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlē-kē/ (ame, mw)
leaky — adjective
- leakypositive
- leakiercomparative
- leakiestsuperlative
1. A leaky container, pipe, roof, or similar object has one or more small openings
A leaky container, pipe, roof, or similar object has one or more small openings that let liquid or gas escape or enter when it should stay contained.
The plumber fixed the leaky pipe under the kitchen sink before it caused any damage to the floor.
collocation: leaky pipe
Jing noticed that the leaky roof had left a dark stain on the ceiling after the heavy rain.
collocation: leaky roof
The old fishing boat was so leaky that water kept rising above the floorboards during their trip.
Lucia threw away the leaky garden hose because it sprayed water everywhere except on the plants.
Vikram replaced the leaky valve on the radiator after noticing a small puddle of water under it.
- leaking
Similar in meaning but often used as a present participle describing ongoing action (a leaking faucet drips noticeably).
- dripping
Focuses on visible liquid loss drop by drop; less common for gas leaks.
- porous
Describes the material's inherent property rather than damage; a sponge is porous by design.
- watertight
Completely prevents water from entering or escaping.
- airtight
Completely prevents air or gas from entering or escaping.
- sealed
Closed securely so nothing can get in or out.
用法筆記
Most common with nouns for household fixtures and containers that should hold liquid or gas: pipe, roof, faucet, boat, bucket, gas cylinder. The opposite concept is watertight, airtight, or sealed.