definition of
bleed

[1] #1 bleed v. [shed blood, hemorrhage] lose blood from one's body. wn

[2] #2 bleed v. [leech, phlebotomize, phlebotomise] draw blood; "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment". wn

[3] #3 bleed v. get or extort (money or other possessions) from someone; "They bled me dry--I have nothing left!". wn

[4] #4 bleed v. [run] be diffused; "These dyes and colors are guaranteed not to run". wn

[5] #5 bleed v. drain of liquid or steam; "bleed the radiators"; "the mechanic bled the engine". wn