Ooze (Verb)
Meaning 1
Pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The venom slowly began to ooze from the wound after the snake's bite.
- The liquid in the container began to ooze out through the cracks.
- Oil tends to ooze out from the damaged engine over time.
- As the weather warmed, sap began to ooze from the tree's bark.
- Water started to ooze into the room from beneath the damaged door.
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Meaning 2
Release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities; "exude sweat through the pores".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Her skin began to ooze sweat as she waited nervously for her job interview.
- The wound started to ooze a thick, yellowish fluid after a few days.
- The plant's leaves ooze a sticky sap that protects them from insects.
- The patient's eyes began to ooze tears after receiving news of their illness.
- The pipe in the basement started to ooze water, causing a small puddle.