bleeding Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
    haemorrhage; hemorrhage.
  2. verb lose blood from one's body
    shed blood; hemorrhage; bleed.
  3. verb draw blood
    phlebotomise; phlebotomize; bleed; leech.
    • In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment
  4. verb get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone
    bleed.
    • They bled me dry--I have nothing left!
  5. verb be diffused
    run; bleed.
    • These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
  6. verb drain of liquid or steam
    bleed.
    • bleed the radiators
    • the mechanic bled the engine

WordNet

Bleed"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Emitting, or appearing to emit, blood or sap, etc.; also, expressing anguish or compassion.
Bleed"ing noun
Definitions
  1. A running or issuing of blood, as from the nose or a wound; a hemorrhage; the operation of letting blood, as in surgery; a drawing or running of sap from a tree or plant.

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