bleed

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈbliːd/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An incident of bleeding, as in haemophilia.

2 Definition

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).

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • If her nose bleeds, try to use ice.
2 Definition

To let or draw blood from.

3 Definition

To take large amounts of money from.

4 Definition

To steadily lose (something vital).

Example Sentences
  • The company was bleeding talent.
5 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Ink traps counteract bleeding.
6 Definition

To remove air bubbles from a pipe containing other fluids.

7 Definition

To bleed on; to make bloody.

8 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • He was a devoted Vikings fan: he bled purple.
9 Definition

To lose sap, gum, or juice.

Example Sentences
  • A tree or a vine bleeds when tapped or wounded.
10 Definition

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

11 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Labialization bleeds palatalization.