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“Leaches” or “Leeches”

leaches / leeches are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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leaches l·IY·ch·ih·z

  • nounthe process of leaching.
  • verbcause (a liquid) to leach or percolate.
  • verbpermeate or penetrate gradually.
  • verbremove substances from by a percolating liquid.

leeches l·IY·ch·ih·z

  • nouncarnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end.
  • nouna follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
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“leaches”

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“leeches”

  • …the presence of molluscivorous (mollusk-eating) leeches through chemoreception, and of closing…
  • …after Robert becomes distracted pulling leeches off of his body while…
  • …generally thought to imitate minnows, leeches or scuds.
  • …little about the background of "Leeches", saying only that 'Leeches is…
  • …nymphs and pupae, baitfish, crayfish, leeches, worms, etc.
  • "Leeches" was the second single released…

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