leaflet
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/ˈliːflɪt/
English
Definitions
noun
- One of the components of a compound leaf.
- A small plant leaf.“The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves.”
- A small sheet of paper containing information, used for dissemination of said information, often an advertisement.“A leaflet had been left under the car's windshield wiper.”
- A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.
verb
- To distribute leaflets to.“A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen.”
- To distribute leaflets.“During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant.”
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