Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Leeching.
Leeching - as a noun
Carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bloodsucker20hirudinean14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annelid8annelid wormsegmented wormHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parasite10sponge9sponger10Leeching - as a verb
Draw blood
Example: "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bleed8phlebotomise21phlebotomize30Example Sentences
"The leeching of toxins from the body is believed to have therapeutic effects."
"Some people find leeching to be a disturbing and gruesome procedure."
"Medieval doctors used leeching as a way to balance the body's humors."
"Modern medicine has largely abandoned leeching as a treatment method."
"The clinic specializes in leeching therapy to improve blood circulation."
Word Game Points
Is LEECHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leeching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEECHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is LEECHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leeching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEECHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is LEECHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leeching is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLEECHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
