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leeching

The correct spelling is leeching.

How to pronounce leeching

verb

Say it like: Lee-chi-ng

The correct spelling is leeching. To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient. For example: "Bert leeched hundreds of files from the BBS, but never uploaded anything in return."

Usage Examples

Bert leeched hundreds of files from the BBS, but never uploaded anything in return.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient.
  2. 2.To drain (resources) without giving back.
  3. 3.To treat, cure or heal.

noun

  1. 1.A medical treatment using leeches.

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