bled Meaning, Definition & Usage

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