Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Leech.
How to pronounce leech:
US
Leech - as a noun
Carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bloodsuckerhirudineanHypernyms (Closely Related)
annelidannelid wormsegmented wormHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Leech - as a verb
Draw blood
Example: "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bleedphlebotomisephlebotomizeExample Sentences
"He found a leech attached to his leg after swimming in the lake."
"The hiker accidentally stepped on a leech while walking through the marsh."
"The sight of a leech crawling on his arm made him scream in panic."
"He used a leech to suck out the venom from the snake bite."
"The biology class observed a leech under the microscope."
Word Game Points
Is LEECH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leech is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEECH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is LEECH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leech is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEECH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is LEECH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leech is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLEECH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
