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eech, lech, leec, leecch, leechh, leeeech, leehc, leekh, lleech

Leech — synonyms, definition

1. leech (Noun)

18 synonyms
almsman bloodsucker bum hirudinean louse mendicant mite moocher panhandler parasite pest sponge sponger supplicant sycophant tick tramp vagrant
2 definitions

leech (Noun) — Carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end.

leech (Noun) — A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.

5 types of
acolyte annelid annelid worm follower segmented worm
3 types
Hirudo medicinalis horseleech medicinal leech
2 parts of
Hirudinea class Hirudinea

2. leech (Verb)

11 synonyms
bleed borrow bum cup draw blood filch mooch phlebotomise phlebotomize scrounge sponge off
1 definition

leech (Verb) — (medicine) draw blood. ex. "In the old days, doctors routinely leeched patients as part of the treatment"

2 types of
care for treat