Main entry: shed blood, hemorrhage, bleed
Definition: lose blood from one's body
Main entry: leech, phlebotomise, phlebotomize, bleed
Definition: draw blood
Usage: In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment
Main entry: bleed
Definition: drain of liquid or steam
Usage: bleed the radiators; the mechanic bled the engine
Definition: be diffused
Usage: These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run
Main entry: bleed
Definition: get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone
Usage: They bled me dry--I have nothing left!