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bleeds

/ˈbliːdz/

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noun

An incident of bleeding, as in haemophilia.

Examples :

"The little boy's nosebleed was a minor, but annoying, bleed. "

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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).

Examples :

""The printer added bleeds to the edges of the flyer so the colorful background would extend right to the edge after cutting." "

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(sound recording) The situation where sound is picked up by a microphone from a source other than that which is intended.

Examples :

""During the recording, the drum kit bleeds were so loud that we had to re-record the guitar part because it was all mixed in." "

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The removal of air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids.

Examples :

"After the plumber finished installing the radiator, he performed a series of bleeds to ensure the heating system worked efficiently. "

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(of a person or animal) To lose blood through an injured blood vessel.

Examples :

"If her nose bleeds, try to use ice."

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To let or draw blood from.

Examples :

"The doctor bleeds the patient to lower their blood pressure. "

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To take large amounts of money from.

Examples :

"The expensive car repair bleeds my savings account dry. "

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To steadily lose (something vital).

Examples :

"The company was bleeding talent."

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(of an ink or dye) To spread from the intended location and stain the surrounding cloth or paper.

Examples :

"Ink traps counteract bleeding."

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To remove air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids.

Examples :

"The plumber bleeds the hot water pipe to get rid of the air bubbles and restore the water pressure. "

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To bleed on; to make bloody.

Examples :

"The old pen bleeds ink onto the page, making the letters blurry. "

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To show one's group loyalty by showing (its associated color) in one's blood.

Examples :

"He was a devoted Vikings fan: he bled purple."

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To lose sap, gum, or juice.

Examples :

"A tree or a vine bleeds when tapped or wounded."

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To issue forth, or drop, like blood from an incision.

Examples :

"The cut on his finger bleeds a little when he bends it. "

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(of a phonological rule) To destroy the environment where another phonological rule would have applied.

Examples :

"Labialization bleeds palatalization."

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