BLED

/ˈbled/

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B(3) L(1) E(1) D(2)

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Definition

/ˈbled/

verb

(of a person or animal) To lose blood through an injured blood vessel.
“If her nose bleeds, try to use ice.”
To let or draw blood from.
To take large amounts of money from.
To steadily lose (something vital).
“The company was bleeding talent.”
(of an ink or dye) To spread from the intended location and stain the surrounding cloth or paper.
“Ink traps counteract bleeding.”

Front hooks: A-BLED