Meaning of 'leech'

Find the meaning of the word ‘leech’

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Meaning of ‘leech’

3 definitions found.

leech

noun

carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

Synonyms: bloodsucker

noun

a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

Synonyms: parasite

verb

draw blood

Synonyms: bleed phlebotomize phlebotomise

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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