bleeder
ˈbliːdər
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Definition of bleeder - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
bleeding disorderperson or animal that bleeds easily
  • The doctor diagnosed him as a bleeder after several unexplained bleeding episodes..
hemophiliac
2.
informalUKdespicable personUK
  • He's such a bleeder for lying to everyone.
rascal scoundrel villain
3.
operating roomTECH.blood vessel needing cauterization during surgeryTECH.
  • The surgeon identified a bleeder during the operation.
artery vessel
4.
transgenderRareUSperson who menstruatesRareUS
  • The group supports all bleeders with care.
menstruator
5.
sportsTECH.USscratch hit in baseballTECH.US
  • He managed a bleeder to first base.
blooper fluke
6.
technologyTECH.valve releasing excess pressure in a systemTECH.
  • The engineer adjusted the bleeder to prevent damage.
pressure valve relief valve safety valve
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  • bleeder: valve releasing excess pressure in a system
    valve releasing excess pressure in a system

Expressions with bleeder

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person who is unlucky or in a bad situation
That poor bleeder lost his job again.
person who is very fortunate or gets good things easily
You lucky bleeder, winning the lottery again!
person, often a child, who acts bold or disrespectful
That cheeky little bleeder took my hat and ran off!
genetic disorder causing excessive bleeding due to poor clotting
He was diagnosed with bleeder's disease at a young age.

Origin of bleeder

Old English, blēdan (to bleed) + -er (agent)

Examples of bleeder in a sentence

  • The vet noted that the dog was a bleeder.
  • That bleeder tricked me into buying a fake watch.
  • She called him a bleeder after the betrayal.
  • A bleeder was found and quickly cauterized.
  • The team worked to control the bleeder during the procedure.
  • Workshops are available for bleeders to discuss health issues.

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  1. French:hémophile, salaud, ...
  2. German:Bluter, Mistkerl, ...
  3. Italian:emofiliaco, bastardo, ...
  4. Spanish:sangrador, canalla, ...
  5. Portuguese:sangrador, canalha, ...
  6. Chinese:血友病患者, 卑鄙的人, ...
  7. Japanese:出血しやすい人, 嫌な奴, ...
  8. Arabic:نَزَّاف, وَضيع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְדַמֵּם, חֲלָאָה, ...
  10. Russian:гемофилик, мерзавец, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кровоточивий, мерзотник, ...
  12. Hindi:रक्तस्रावी व्यक्ति, घृणित व्यक्ति, ...
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