nounπShareAn incident of bleeding, as in haemophilia."The little boy's nosebleed was a minor, but annoying, bleed. "medicinediseasebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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).""The printer added bleeds to the edges of the flyer so the colorful background would extend right to the edge after cutting." "technicalmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sound recording) The situation where sound is picked up by a microphone from a source other than that which is intended.""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." "soundmusictechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe removal of air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids."After the plumber finished installing the radiator, he performed a series of bleeds to ensure the heating system worked efficiently. "technicalutilitymachineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a person or animal) To lose blood through an injured blood vessel."If her nose bleeds, try to use ice."medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo let or draw blood from."The doctor bleeds the patient to lower their blood pressure. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take large amounts of money from."The expensive car repair bleeds my savings account dry. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steadily lose (something vital)."The company was bleeding talent."physiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of an ink or dye) To spread from the intended location and stain the surrounding cloth or paper."Ink traps counteract bleeding."materialwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids."The plumber bleeds the hot water pipe to get rid of the air bubbles and restore the water pressure. "technicalmachineutilityfunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bleed on; to make bloody."The old pen bleeds ink onto the page, making the letters blurry. "bodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo show one's group loyalty by showing (its associated color) in one's blood."He was a devoted Vikings fan: he bled purple."groupculturepoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lose sap, gum, or juice."A tree or a vine bleeds when tapped or wounded."plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo issue forth, or drop, like blood from an incision."The cut on his finger bleeds a little when he bends it. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a phonological rule) To destroy the environment where another phonological rule would have applied."Labialization bleeds palatalization."languagelinguisticsphoneticsgrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
