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bleed
bleed
/ˈbliːd/
verb
(
)
Lose blood from one's body
(
hemorrhage
[ N. American]
,
shed blood
,
bleed
)
lose blood from one's body
The cut on his finger caused it to bleed profusely.
The cut on his finger caused it to bleed profusely.
(
)
(medicine) draw blood
(
leech
[Archaic]
,
phlebotomise
[British]
,
phlebotomize
,
bleed
)
(medicine) draw blood
In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment
In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment
Drain of liquid or steam
(
bleed
)
drain of liquid or steam
Bleed the radiators
bleed the radiators
The mechanic bled the engine
the mechanic bled the engine
Be diffused
(
bleed
,
run
)
be diffused
These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
Get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone
(
bleed
)
get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone
They bled me dry--I have nothing left!
They bled me dry--I have nothing left!
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