horseleech Synonyms
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horseleech Meaning
Wordnet
horseleech (n)
any of several large freshwater leeches
horseleech Sentence Examples
- The horseleech clung tenaciously to its victim's skin, relentlessly draining its blood.
- Metaphorically, the usurious lender acted like a horseleech, preying on the vulnerable.
- The horseleech's insatiable appetite made it an unwelcome guest in any pond or stream.
- The parasitic horseleech attached itself to the horse's leg, causing discomfort and irritation.
- The rancher used tobacco smoke to repel horseleeches from his livestock.
- The medical term "hirudotherapy" refers to the use of horseleeches in certain medical treatments.
- The horseleech's sucker was designed to grip its host firmly and efficiently.
- The horseleech's anticoagulant saliva allowed it to feed for extended periods without the blood clotting.
- Folklore held that horseleeches could cure certain ailments, but scientific evidence supported its medicinal value.
- The horseleech's segmented body and lack of limbs gave it a distinctive appearance among aquatic creatures.
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any of several large freshwater leeches
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The horseleech clung tenaciously to its victim's skin, relentlessly draining its blood.
Metaphorically, the usurious lender acted like a horseleech, preying on the vulnerable.
The horseleech's insatiable appetite made it an unwelcome guest in any pond or stream.
The parasitic horseleech attached itself to the horse's leg, causing discomfort and irritation.
