Leech (Noun)
Meaning 1
A follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The leech attached itself to the fish's scales and began to feed on its blood.
- Leeches are often found in freshwater environments, such as ponds and lakes.
- The hikers were warned to watch out for leeches when wading through the swamp.
- The doctor used a leech to remove blood from the patient's wound.
- Leeches have been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments.