LEECH

Aug 23, 2024

Noun: an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends. Many species are bloodsucking parasites, especially of vertebrates, and others are predators

Noun: a person who extorts profit from or sponges on others

Verb: habitually exploit or rely on

Noun: a doctor or healer

Noun: the after or leeward edge of a fore-and-aft sail, the leeward edge of a spinnaker, or a vertical edge of a square sail