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outbleed

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The bleeding or release of air from a system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To bleed more than; to lose more blood than.

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Usage: transitive

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To win (a battle) by being willing to accept more casualties or injuries.

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Usage: figuratively, transitive

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History

Etymology

From out- + bleed.