Ooze ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Ooze ( verb )

1. To emit or seep slowly and steadily through small openings.
2. To move or pass slowly and steadily.

Origin:

Middle english: probably of scandinavian origin; compare with norwegian dial. osa "to seep".

Examples:

1. The oil was oozing out of the damaged pipe.
2. The wound was still oozing blood.
3. The crowd slowly oozed out of the stadium.
4. The paint was still oozing out of the can.
5. The lava was oozing down the volcano.

(As a noun)

Ooze ( noun )

1. To emit or seep slowly and steadily through small openings.
2. To move or pass slowly and steadily.

Origin:

Middle english: probably of scandinavian origin; compare with norwegian dial. osa "to seep".

Examples:

1. The oil was oozing out of the damaged pipe.
2. The wound was still oozing blood.
3. The crowd slowly oozed out of the stadium.
4. The paint was still oozing out of the can.
5. The lava was oozing down the volcano.