leeches

[US]/[ˈliːtʃɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈliːtʃɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.leeches (plural of leech) - parasitic annelid worms that feed on blood; leeches - a person who depends on others for financial support
v.to apply leeches to (someone) as a medical treatment

Phrases & Collocations

leeches feed

removing leeches

leeches bite

leeches thrive

leeches on skin

leeches sucking

leeches attached

leeches present

leeches crawling

leeches found

Example Sentences

the doctor removed several leeches from the patient's arm.

leeches have been used in medicine for centuries.

we watched a documentary about the fascinating world of leeches.

the swamp was infested with leeches, so we had to be careful.

leeches feed on blood, using their mouths to latch onto their host.

he felt like a leech, always asking for favors but offering nothing in return.

the fisherman carefully removed the leeches from his waders.

leeches are often found in damp environments like marshes and ponds.

the leech's bite is painless, but it can leave a mark.

scientists are researching the medicinal properties of leeches.

the muddy ground was crawling with leeches after the rain.

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