bleeder
Bleeder (noun) means someone who bleeds heavily or easily, especially a person with a blood-clotting disorder. Example: “As a haemophiliac, he's always been a bad bleeder.”
How to use bleeder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who bleeds a lot, or a valve/screw used to release trapped air or pressure.
Word forms
bleeders plural
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As a haemophiliac, he's always been a bad _____.
Etymology
From "bleed" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for bleeder
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What does “bleeder” mean?
The word “bleeder” means someone who bleeds heavily or easily, especially a person with a blood-clotting disorder. In plain terms, a person who bleeds a lot, or a valve/screw used to release trapped air or pressure.
How do you pronounce “bleeder”?
“Bleeder” is pronounced BLEE-duh (/ˈblidɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bleeder” in a sentence?
Here is “bleeder” used in a sentence: “As a haemophiliac, he's always been a bad bleeder.”
What part of speech is “bleeder”?
“Bleeder” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bleeder” have?
“Bleeder” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who bleeds heavily or easily, especially a person with a blood-clotting disorder.