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leech

UK
/liːtʃ/
US
/liːtʃ/

Translations

leechnoun
leeches
pl
UK
/liːtʃ/
US
/liːtʃ/
The leech attached itself to the swimmer's leg.
Пиявка присосалась к ноге пловца.
Synonyms
bloodsucker
parasite
freeloader
sponger
mooch
leechverb
leeched
Past Simple
leeched
Past Participle
leeching
Gerund
UK
/liːtʃ/
US
/litʃ/
He tends to leech off his friends without contributing anything.
Он склонен паразитировать на своих друзьях, ничего не внося в ответ.
Synonyms
drain
siphon
extract
bleed
tap

Definitions

leechnoun
A type of worm that is known for sucking blood from other animals, often used in medical treatments to draw blood.
The doctor used a leech to help reduce the swelling in the patient's leg.
A person who extorts profit from or sponges on others; a parasite.
He was considered a leech by his friends because he always borrowed money and never paid it back.
The trailing edge of a sail, especially the portion between the head and the clew.
The leech of the mainsail needed reinforcing before the voyage.
(Archaic) A physician or healer.
The village leech concocted an herbal remedy for the feverish child.
leechverb
To habitually exploit or rely on someone else for support or resources.
He tends to leech off his friends, always expecting them to pay for his meals.
To treat or bleed (a person or animal) by applying leeches.
In the 18th century, doctors often leeched patients to reduce blood pressure.
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