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leech1 British & World English

an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends. Many species are bloodsucking parasites, especially of vertebrates, and others are predators

leech2 British & World English

a doctor or healer

leech3 British & World English

the after or leeward edge of a fore-and-aft sail, the leeward edge of a spinnaker, or a vertical edge of a square sail

leech in leach British & World English

(with reference to a soluble chemical or mineral) drain away from soil, ash, or similar material by the action of percolating liquid, especially rainwater

Leech in leach British & World English

(with reference to a soluble chemical or mineral) drain away from soil, ash, or similar material by the action of percolating liquid, especially rainwater

leech in leech1 British & World English

an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends. Many species are bloodsucking parasites, especially of vertebrates, and others are predators

Leech in leech1 British & World English

an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends. Many species are bloodsucking parasites, especially of vertebrates, and others are predators

like a leech in leech1 British & World English

very closely and persistently

medicinal leech British & World English

a large European leech formerly used in medicine for bloodletting. After biting it secretes an anticoagulant to ensure the flow of blood

leech English-French

sangsue f

leech English-German

[Blut]egel

leech English-Italian

sanguisuga f

leech English-Spanish

sanguijuela