Leaf — synonyms, definition

1. leaf (Noun)

blade branch coat covering cutting film foil fold foliage folio label layer leafage leaflet mantle needle overlay panel paper petiole • • •

leaf (Noun) — The main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants.

leaf (Noun) — A sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book).

leaf (Noun) — Hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door).

leaf (Noun) — A sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin.

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2. leaf (Verb)

Flip Riff flick look over look through peruse read riffle run through scan skim thumb

leaf (Verb) — Look through a book or other written material. ex. "She leafed through the volume"

leaf (Verb) — Turn over pages. ex. "leaf through a book" ex. "leaf a manuscript"

leaf (Verb) — Produce leaves, of plants.

acquire develop get grow peruse produce turn turn over