(1):
(n.) See 3d Leech.
(2):
(n.) A quantity of wood ashes, through which water passes, and thus imbibes the alkali.
(3):
(n.) A tub or vat for leaching ashes, bark, etc.
(4):
(v. i.) To part with soluble constituents by percolation.
(5):
(v. t.) To dissolve out; - often used with out; as, to leach out alkali from ashes.
(6):
(v. t.) To remove the soluble constituents from by subjecting to the action of percolating water or other liquid; as, to leach ashes or coffee.
(7):
(n.) See Leech, a physician.