Definisjon av leaf

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Noun

leaf - the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
leafage, foliage
plant organ a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus
venation (zoology) the system of venous blood vessels in an animal
cataphyll a reduced or scarcely developed leaf at the start of a plant's life (i.e., cotyledons) or in the early stages of leaf development
floral leaf a modified leaf that is part of a flower
dandelion green edible leaves of the common dandelion collected from the wild; used in salads and in making wine
pitcher the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit; "he has played every position except pitcher"; "they have a southpaw on the mound"
sporophyl, sporophyll leaf in ferns and mosses that bears the sporangia
parenchyma animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels
leaf blade, blade the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
amplexicaul leaf a leaf with its base clasping the stem
greenery, verdure green foliage
leaflet part of a compound leaf
frond compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
pad the fleshy cushion-like underside of an animal's foot or of a human's finger
scale leaf, scale a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
fig leaf a covering consisting of anything intended to conceal something regarded as shameful
simple leaf a leaf that is not divided into parts
compound leaf a leaf composed of a number of leaflets on a common stalk
entire leaf a leaf having a smooth margin without notches or indentations
crenate leaf a leaf having a scalloped margin
serrate leaf a leaf having a margin notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
dentate leaf a leaf having a toothed margin
emarginate leaf a leaf having a notch at the apex
erose leaf a leaf having a jagged margin as though gnawed
runcinate leaf a leaf having incised margins with the lobes or teeth curved toward the base; as a dandelion leaf
lobed leaf a leaf having deeply indented margins
lobe a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure
parallel-veined leaf a leaf whose veins run in parallel from the stem
parted leaf a leaf having margins incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
prickly-edged leaf a leaf having prickly margins
rosette an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
leaf - a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)
folio
piece of paper, sheet of paper, sheet bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs
written communication, written language, black and white communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)
flyleaf a blank leaf in the front or back of a book
interleaf a blank leaf inserted between the leaves of a book
leaf - hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)
segment, section one of the parts into which something naturally divides; "a segment of an orange"
dinner table the dining table where dinner is served and eaten

Verb

leaf - produce leaves, of plants
acquire, produce, grow, develop, get win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
leaf - turn over pages; "leaf through a book"; "leaf a manuscript"
turn over, turn do business worth a certain amount of money; "The company turns over ten million dollars a year"
leaf - look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
flick, flip, thumb, riffle, riff
peruse examine or consider with attention and in detail; "Please peruse this report at your leisure"
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Substantiv

leaf - The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.
leaf - Anything resembling the leaf of a plant.
leaf - A sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin.
leaf - A sheet of a book, magazine, etc consisting of two pages, one on each face of the leaf.
leaf - tea Tea leaves.
leaf - A flat section used to extend the size of a table.
leaf - A moveable panel, e. g. of a bridge or door, originally one that hinged but now also applied to other forms of movement.
leaf - A foliage leaf or any of the many and often considerably different structures it can specialise into.
leaf - In a tree, a node that has no descendants.
leaf - The layer of fat supporting the kidneys of a pig, leaf fat.

Verb

leaf - To produce leaves; put forth foliage.

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  • leaf
    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.
  • leaf
    A sheet of a book, magazine, etc (consisting of two pages, one on each face of the leaf).

Verb

  • Infinitiv: (to) leaf
  • Presens: leaf / leafs
  • Preteritum: leafed
  • Perfektum: (have) leafed

Substantiv

  • Entall: leaf
  • Flertall: leaves

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