Meaning of the word bleed in English

What does bleed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bleed

US /bliːd/
UK /bliːd/
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Verb

1.

lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness

Example:
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His nose started to bleed after he fell.
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The cut on her finger was still bleeding.
2.

draw fluid from (a container, pipe, or other confined space)

Example:
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You need to bleed the radiators to get them working efficiently.
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The mechanic had to bleed the brakes after replacing the fluid.

Noun

the process of losing blood from the body

Example:
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The doctor stopped the bleed with a bandage.
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There was a small bleed from the wound.
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