Unable to prevent an escape (5)

I believe the answer is:

leaky

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(Other definitions for leaky that I've seen before include "Allowing an escape of liquid" , "Letting fluid in or out" , "Not watertight" , "Letting out secrets" , "Unable to keep secrets" .)

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