A leaky roof. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
He does have moments a fear while living in what he describes as a leaky spacesuit. From Wordnik.com. [WUSA-TV - Vodcasts] Reference
Cities and towns shouldn't have to worry that the water lost in leaky pipes will mean ongoing shortages or usage restrictions. From Wordnik.com. [Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins: When I Learned that Water Isn't Supposed to Have a Taste] Reference
PAUL BEGALA, CNN CONTRIBUTOR: Well, there's, you know, an economic theory which I think is reality, it's called a leaky budget. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 28, 2009] Reference
PAUL BEGALA, CNN POLITICAL ANALYST: Well, there's, you know, an economic theory, which I think is reality, called the leaky bucket. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 28, 2009] Reference
We are all in this leaky boat together-did I say "leaky"?. From Wordnik.com. [Never Yet Melted] Reference
After the "leaky" man left the bank they discovered the theft. From Wordnik.com. [Expats in Guadalajara] Reference
Agroecosystems are inherently more 'leaky' than undisturbed natural ecosystems where vegetation is continuously present. From Wordnik.com. [1. Soil constraints on sustainable plant production in the tropics.] Reference
Again, I fail to see how this is supposedly different from other two-step regulatory responses that can also be 'leaky' in some respects. From Wordnik.com. [Browsing the Latest Issue of Scientific American] Reference
The "leaky" coaxial cable, similar to a sprinkler hose with holes in it, will be used to disperse the signal to trains inside the tunnels. From Wordnik.com. [Cellphone service expansion at Metro slowed by track work] Reference
London: Elizabeth Taylor is set to undergo a pioneering surgery to repair a "leaky" valve. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Why automakers should open cars up to software developers] Reference
LONDON - Elizabeth Taylor is set to undergo a pioneering surgery to repair a "leaky" valve. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
The foolishest book is a kind of leaky boat on a sea of wisdom; some of the wisdom will get in anyhow. From Wordnik.com. [The Poet at the Breakfast-Table] Reference
October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Elizabeth Taylor is set to undergo a pioneering surgery to repair a "leaky" valve. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
Thus, miRNAs may repress "leaky" expression of genes that are not required in a particular biological setting. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
Carboxyhaemoglobin also has direct effects on the blood vessels of the body - causing them to become "leaky". From Wordnik.com. [Evening Standard - Home] Reference
Sam devotes a five page chapter chiding John's description of himself as a "leaky" dispensationalist (19-23). From Wordnik.com. [Hip and Thigh] Reference
Check other sources of water as well, such as leaky plumbing, under-refrigerator dampness, and concrete sweating. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions] Reference
The legendary actress told fans on her Twitter page that the procedure to repair a "leaky" valve went off smoothly. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
The letters inquire if any construction-related problems such as leaky roofs or wall cracks were showing up, and mentions litigation. From Wordnik.com. [Local News] Reference
"leaky" paywall strategy -- which lets users see full articles if they visit via Google. From Wordnik.com. [Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now] Reference
"leaky" digestive tracts until the age of seven, a problem associated with the onset of eczema and certain food allergies. From Wordnik.com. [NutraIngredients-USA RSS] Reference
N Someone willing to be on call on weekends for small maintenance issues, such as leaky faucets or a broken chain in a toilet tank. From Wordnik.com. [courierpress.com Stories] Reference
It's every government's nightmare: a leaky inner sanctum. From Wordnik.com. [Poor Plumbing On Downing Street] Reference
Seven of my neighbors report leaky ceilings and flooded windowsills. From Wordnik.com. [After the Rain] Reference
This claim holds more water than the rest, but it's still a leaky vessel. From Wordnik.com. ['Unethical?'] Reference
Change the meaning of wealth, and I live like a king -- with leaky gutters. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call] Reference
CNN, housed then in a leaky white Atlanta mansion, was a children's crusade. From Wordnik.com. [Ted's Global Village] Reference
Radical intuitions: Ten years later the leaky Walker needed a whole new building. From Wordnik.com. [Say Goodbye, Mister Hip] Reference
Topics on HouseNet range from leaky faucets to split staircase spindles to lead paint. From Wordnik.com. [Online On A Shoestring] Reference
To confuse matters more, treatments for other ailments can cause or worsen a leaky gut. From Wordnik.com. [Gut Reactions] Reference
Instead, it's going into the bloodstream, because cancer makes the prostate gland more leaky. From Wordnik.com. ['It's Almost Too Good for Us to Believe'] Reference
Eventually, it becomes clear that another finger is needed to plug the woefully leaky infodike. From Wordnik.com. [The Case For Hackers] Reference
Workers won't miss the existing 90-year-old plant, spread through 61 buildings on five floors, with its leaky roof. From Wordnik.com. [A Rare Win For A City] Reference
To a handful of true believers, leaky-gut syndrome can be the explanation for almost anything that goes wrong in the body. From Wordnik.com. [Gut Reactions] Reference
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