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bleed verb (bled, bleeding) 1 intrans to lose or let out blood. 2 to remove or take blood from someone, etc. 3 intrans said of plants, etc: to lose juice or sap. 4 to empty liquid or air from (a radiator, hydraulic brakes, etc). 5 colloq to obtain money from someone, usually illegally. 6 intrans said of dye or paint: to come out of the material when wet; to run. 7 (also bleed off) tr & intr, printing said of an illustration or other printed matter: to extend or be extended beyond the trimmed size of a page. one's heart bleeds for someone usually ironic one feels great pity for them, or one is very sad on their account. bleed like a pig or a stuck pig to bleed copiously.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon bledan.
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