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BLEED

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Bleed.

Bleed - as a verb

Lose blood from one's body

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hemorrhageshed blood
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dischargeejectexhaustexpelrelease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Draw blood

Example: "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leechphlebotomisephlebotomize

Get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone

Example: "They bled me dry--i have nothing left!"

Be diffused

Example: "These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diffusefan outspread
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Drain of liquid or steam

Example: "Bleed the radiators"

Bleed - as a noun

An incident of bleeding, as in haemophilia.

A narrow edge around a page layout, to be printed but cut off afterwards (added to allow for slight misalignment, especially with pictures that should run to the edge of the finished sheet).

(sound recording) the situation where sound is picked up by a microphone from a source other than that which is intended.

The removal of air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids.

Example Sentences

"She accidentally cut her finger and it began to bleed profusely."
"After the surgery, the doctor warned the patient that the wound may bleed slightly for a few days."
"The injured athlete had to leave the game when his nose started to bleed."
"I can't eat anything with sharp edges, or else my gums will start to bleed."
"The butcher accidentally cut his hand, causing it to bleed heavily."
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Word Game Points

Is BLEED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bleed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLEED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BLEED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bleed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLEED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BLEED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bleed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLEED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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