■ noun ( plural leaves )
1》 a flattened structure of a plant, typically green and blade-like, in which photosynthesis and transpiration mainly take place.
↘(often in phr. in/into ~ ) the state of having leaves.
2》 a single thickness of paper, especially in a book.
3》 gold, silver, or other metal in the form of very thin foil.
4》 the part of a door, shutter, or table that is hinged or may be inserted.
■ verb
1》 (of a plant) put out new leaves.
2》 ( ~ through ) turn over (pages or papers), reading them quickly or casually.
Phrases
turn over a new ~ start to act or behave in a better way.
Derivatives
~age noun
-~ed adjective
~less adjective
~-like adjective
Origin
OE lēaf , of Gmc origin.