Definition of leech

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  • leech is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • leech is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • leech is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of leech

  • a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. parasite
    2. sponge
    3. sponger
  • draw blood (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bleed
    2. phlebotomise
    3. phlebotomize
  • carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bloodsucker
    2. hirudinean

See definition of leech in Merriam Webster