horse-leech in a sentence
n.
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Definition
A horse-leech is a type of bloodsucking leech, often used metaphorically to describe someone who exploits or drains the resources or vitality from others.
Sample Sentences
- The horse-leech is often mentioned in literature as a metaphor for those who drain the vitality from others.
- In the swampy marshes, I stumbled upon a horse-leech clinging to a horse's leg, eager for a meal.
- As a horse-leech feeds, it can leave the host feeling weak and lethargic, much like a toxic relationship.
- The old tale warned travelers to beware of the horse-leech lurking in the shadows, waiting to attach itself unnoticed.
- She described her ex-partner as a horse-leech, draining her energy and enthusiasm for life.