/bleɪ/; /blee/, /blee/; (verb), /bleɪ/; /blee/, /ble/; (verb)

Definitions

1. verb

to emit a low, mournful cry, especially of a sheep.

“The sheep bled on hearing the news of its owner’s death.”

2. noun

a low, mournful cry, especially of a sheep.

“The bleating of the sheep filled the entire valley.”

3. verb

to shed blood, especially in small quantities.

“The cut on her finger started to blee.”