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bleeder

BLEE-duh

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.”

noun
1
Someone who bleeds heavily or easily, especially a person with a blood-clotting disorder.
"As a haemophiliac, he's always been a bad bleeder."
2
A small valve used to release trapped air or excess pressure from a system.
"Turn the bleeder screw slowly to release the air from the brake line."

How to use bleeder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who bleeds a lot, or a valve/screw used to release trapped air or pressure.

Common pairings
bleeder valve bad bleeder

Word forms

bleeders plural

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Etymology

From "bleed" plus the agent suffix "-er."

hemophile haemophile hemophiliac haemophiliac

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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