Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Bleed.
Bleed - as a verb
Lose blood from one's body
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hemorrhage19shed bloodHypernyms (Closely Related)
discharge16eject14exhaust17expel14release7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Draw blood
Example: "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leech10phlebotomise21phlebotomize30Get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone
Example: "They bled me dry--i have nothing left!"
Be diffused
Example: "These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diffuse14fan outspread9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Drain of liquid or steam
Example: "Bleed the radiators"
Bleed - as a noun
An incident of bleeding, as in haemophilia.
A narrow edge around a page layout, to be printed but cut off afterwards (added to allow for slight misalignment, especially with pictures that should run to the edge of the finished sheet).
(sound recording) the situation where sound is picked up by a microphone from a source other than that which is intended.
The removal of air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids.
Example Sentences
"She accidentally cut her finger and it began to bleed profusely."
"After the surgery, the doctor warned the patient that the wound may bleed slightly for a few days."
"The injured athlete had to leave the game when his nose started to bleed."
"I can't eat anything with sharp edges, or else my gums will start to bleed."
"The butcher accidentally cut his hand, causing it to bleed heavily."
Word Game Points
Is BLEED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bleed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BLEED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BLEED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bleed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBLEED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is BLEED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bleed is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBLEED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
