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leech

/liːtʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does leech mean?

noun, verb

A type of segmented worm that lives in water and feeds on the blood of animals. To remove blood from a wound by sucking it out, typically using a leech.

Example

"The doctor used a leech to remove the blood from the patient's wound."

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