1. one of the expanded, usually green organs borne by the stem of a plant.
2. any similar or corresponding lateral outgrowth of a stem.
3. a petal: a rose leaf.
4. leaves collectively; foliage.
5. a unit generally comprising two printed, blank, or illustrated pages of a book, one on each side.
6. a thin sheet of metal: silver leaf.
7. a lamina or layer.
8. a sliding, hinged, or detachable flat part, as of a door or tabletop.
9. a section of a drawbridge.
10. a single strip of metal in a leaf spring.
11. a tooth of a small gear wheel, as of a pinion.
12. leaf fat.
13. shaft (def. 14).

14. to put forth leaves.
15. to turn pages, especially quickly (usually followed by through): to leaf through a book.

16. to thumb or turn, as the pages of a book or magazine, in a casual or cursory inspection of the contents.

17. covered with foliage; having leaves: the pale green tint of the woods newly in leaf.
18. to follow someone's example; imitate: Some countries that took a leaf out of American industry's book are now doing very well for themselves.
19. to begin anew; make a fresh start: Every New Year's we make resolutions to turn over a new leaf.

1. U.S. author and illustrator of books for children.

1. the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants, usually consisting of a flat green blade attached to the stem directly or by a stalk
2. foliage collectively
3. (of shrubs, trees, etc) having a full complement of foliage leaves
4. one of the sheets of paper in a book
5. a hinged, sliding, or detachable part, such as an extension to a table
6. metal in the form of a very thin flexible sheet
7. a foil or thin strip of metal in a composite material; lamina
8. short for leaf spring
9. the inner or outer wall of a cavity wall
10. a crop that is harvested in the form of leaves
11. a metal strip forming one of the laminations in a leaf spring
12. a slang word for marijuana
13. to imitate someone, esp in one particular course of action
14. to begin a new and improved course of behaviour

15. to turn (through pages, sheets, etc) cursorily
16. (of plants) to produce leaves

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