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Rareleeching
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.To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient.
- 2.To drain (resources) without giving back.
- 3.To treat, cure or heal.
noun
- 1.A medical treatment using leeches.
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