leaches

"My grandmother used the leaches from her wood stove to make lye soap. "

"The pioneer woman carefully prepared her soap by slowly pouring water through the leaches filled with wood ashes. "

"1670 Hannah Woolley The Queen-like Closet, Or, Rich Cabinet https//en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen-Like_Closet "To make Leach and to colour it""

"Heavy rainfall can leach out minerals important for plant growth from the soil."

"Rainwater leaches minerals from the soil as it flows through it. "

"The doctor used leeches to draw blood from the patient's swollen leg. "

""The manager refused to promote anyone, instead hiring his unqualified relatives, whom many saw as leeches draining the company's resources." "

"The old medical book described how doctors once used leaches to draw out the infected blood from a wound. "

"This definition is outdated and archaic. The word "leech" used to refer to a physician. Here's a sentence reflecting that usage:

"Back then, folks relied on leeches more than doctors for ailments, hoping their bloodletting would cure disease." "

"In that small, traditional village, Elara and Bryn were respected leaches, tending to the sick with herbal remedies and ancient healing practices. "

"The sailor adjusted the lines attached to the leaches of the square sail to improve its shape and catch more wind. "

"The sailor adjusted the tension on the sailboat's leaches to improve its speed and efficiency. "