horse-leech Synonyms
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horse-leech Meaning
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horse-leech (n.)
A large blood-sucking leech (Haemopsis vorax), of Europe and Northern Africa. It attacks the lips and mouths of horses.
A farrier; a veterinary surgeon.
horse-leech Sentence Examples
- The relentless horse-leech clung tenaciously to the horse's neck, draining its lifeblood.
- The insatiable horse-leech bore down on its victim, its hunger unyielding.
- The rancher struggled to dislodge the horse-leech from his prized steed, but its grip was like iron.
- The horse-leech's parasitic existence left scars on the horse's body and soul.
- The veterinarian applied a salve to the horse-leech bite, hoping to alleviate the pain and prevent infection.
- The horse snorted and shook its head violently in an attempt to rid itself of the horse-leech.
- The horse-leech's presence on the horse caused anxiety and unease among the herd.
- The horse-leech was a symbol of dependence and exploitation in the animal kingdom.
- The horse-leech's lifecycle was dependent on its ability to find and attach itself to a host.
- The horse-leech's tenacity and ability to survive adversity was both fascinating and unsettling.
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A large blood-sucking leech (Haemopsis vorax), of Europe and Northern Africa. It attacks the lips and mouths of horses., A farrier; a veterinary surgeon.
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The relentless horse-leech clung tenaciously to the horse's neck, draining its lifeblood.
The insatiable horse-leech bore down on its victim, its hunger unyielding.
The rancher struggled to dislodge the horse-leech from his prized steed, but its grip was like iron.
The horse-leech's parasitic existence left scars on the horse's body and soul.
