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Definition of bleeder

bleeder

/ˈbliː.dɚ/
bleed · er
Plural:bleeders
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• noun

1

A person who bleeds excessively or has a medical condition, such as hemophilia, that impairs blood clotting.

Example

"The patient informed the dentist that he was a bleeder before the tooth extraction began."

2

A ruptured blood vessel that is bleeding profusely, especially during a surgical procedure.

Example

"The surgeon quickly clamped the bleeder to keep the operative field clear."

3

A valve, pipe, or fitting used to drain excess fluid or trapped air from a hydraulic, braking, or heating system.

Example

"The mechanic loosened the bleeder on the brake caliper to release the trapped air bubbles."

4

British (informal) A contemptible, annoying, or pitiful person or thing.

Example

"That lucky bleeder managed to get the last ticket to the championship match."

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• Rhymes for bleeder

• Nearby Words

bleat
blech
bleed
bleeder
bleeding
bleeding heart
bleeding heart vine

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bleeder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bleeder
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