English dictionary
leech
/l/i//tS/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
Source: WordNet 3.0
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See 2d <u>Leach</u>.
Source: webster1913
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The border or edge at the side of a sail.
Source: webster1913
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A physician or surgeon; a professor of the art of healing.
Source: webster1913
verb
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draw blood
Source: WordNet 3.0
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See <u>Leach</u>, <pos><i>v. t.</i></pos>
Source: webster1913
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To treat as a surgeon; to doctor; as, to <i>leech</i> wounds.
Source: webster1913