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leech


Definition: Meaning of, leech in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / liːtʃ /

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leech leeches
[countable]
  1. a small soft creature that fixes itself to the skin of animals in order to drink their blood
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  2. someone who takes advantage of other people by taking their money, food etc
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leech used in phrases

  • leech onto (verb)
    1. admire boundlessly and follow around
  • medicinal leech (noun)
    1. large European freshwater leech formerly used for bloodletting
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