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The correct spelling is bleeds.

How to pronounce bleeds

noun

IPA: /ˈbliːdz/

Say it like: Blee-ds

The correct spelling is bleeds. An incident of bleeding, as in haemophilia. For example: "If her nose bleeds, try to use ice."

Usage Examples

If her nose bleeds, try to use ice.

The company was bleeding talent.

Ink traps counteract bleeding.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An incident of bleeding, as in haemophilia.
  2. 2.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).
  3. 3.(sound recording) The situation where sound is picked up by a microphone from a source other than that which is intended.
  4. 4.The removal of air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids.

verb

  1. 1.(of a person or animal) To lose blood through an injured blood vessel.
  2. 2.To let or draw blood from.
  3. 3.To take large amounts of money from.
  4. 4.To steadily lose (something vital).
  5. 5.(of an ink or dye) To spread from the intended location and stain the surrounding cloth or paper.

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