American English pronunciation

How to pronounce bled

IPA transcription: [b'lɛd]

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Verb

  • lose blood from one's body

  • draw blood

    “In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment”

  • be diffused

    “These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run”

  • get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone

    “They bled me dry--I have nothing left!”

  • drain of liquid or steam

    “bleed the radiators”

    “the mechanic bled the engine”