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A flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like
“The ants may find access to a tree by way of a blade of grass which comes in contact with a leaf of the tree momentarily stirred by the wind.”
A single thickness of paper, especially in a book with each side forming a page
“It appeared to have been written between lines ruled with ink upon the last blank leaf of the book.”
A film or layer of something
“This is done by placing a thick leaf of silver and a much thinner leaf of gold one upon the other.”
A flat section, piece, or part of a larger object
“The dining table extension leaf extends the length of a table in order to accommodate additional family, friends and guests.”
A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect
An act of casually or quickly reading
The leaf of the water lily
Leaves of a plant cultivated and harvested for smoking
A long, narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or some other material
Protective husk or leaf-like structure enclosing flower petals
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile
A side shoot or branch on a plant
To browse or peruse reading material
“Either study abroad or leaf through the books of some great photographers in the world.”
To produce leaves
“You can transplant existing shrubs and perennial plants before they begin to leaf out.”
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