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A leech is a type of segmented worm, often found in freshwater environments, that feeds on the blood of various animals, including humans. The word "leech" also has a double meaning; it can refer to a person who exploits others for personal gain, particularly in a parasitic manner, similar to how the worm feeds. This figurative use highlights the idea of someone who drains resources or emotional support from others without giving anything in return.
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What double meaning does the word leech have in scarlet letter?
Leech is the book version of physician. Also, leech is a carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic worm. Chillingworth seem to "suck" the power out of Reverend Dimmesdale. That's the main connection and the double-meaning. References :<http://thesaurus.com/browse/leech>
What double meaning does the word leech have?
According to Apple's dictionary, it could either mean...an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both endsa person who extorts profit from or sponges on others*this word can also be used as a verb
What is the Plural for the word leech?
The plural form of "leech" is "leeches".
What is the Afrikaans word for leech?
bloedsuier
What line of symmetry does the leech have?
I think the leech has Bilateral symmetry meaning that if you cut it down the middle you will get two mirror images.
What word has these letters leche?
The letters spell the word leech.
What is the Russian word for the English word great?
Possible translations: at-leech-nah. "Great Job" : "Maladets!" "Ocheen horoshow!" "Malacheena!" (also at-leech-nah)
What is another word for carpetbagger?
Opportunist. Swindler. Leech.
What is the English meaning of the Malayalam word iratti?
Double or twice
A double letter word meaning part of a word pronounced as a unit?
You're looking for the word syllable.
Which animal has the same vowel in the word peach?
bee
What words that have the same meaning as the word bittersweet?
double-edged sword
