During our hike through the rainforest, we were startled when a land-leech latched onto my boot.

The damp, leechy marsh clung to our boots and spirits during the long, dreary trek.

The biologist carefully observed a water-leech clinging to the underside of the pond plant.

The fishermen recoiled when they discovered water-leeches clinging to the river weeds.

The leechiness of his business tactics eventually drove away loyal customers.

The report labeled the soil leechy, an obvious misspelling of leachy.

The monk cataloged dozens of medieval leechdoms in a leather-bound volume.

The hunters avoided the swamp after hearing tales of a leechfinger that snagged unwary travelers.

The village healer offered a leechdom made from willow bark to ease his fever.

The wetlands study documented numerous leechings along the riverbank during the humid season.