leaflet

UK /ˈliːflɪt/ US /ˈliːflɪt/
noun 4verb 2

Definitions

noun

1

One of the components of a compound leaf.

2

A small plant leaf.

The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves.

3

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.

4

A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.

verb

1

To distribute leaflets to.

A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. the demonstrators regrouped in front of the Copley Plaza and leafleted the area until an entourage of limousines entered the hotel.

2

To distribute leaflets.

During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant.

The leafleter who takes reasonable care not to block the sidewalk, who does not become involved in incidents of violence, and whose leaflet is truthful, has the right to leaflet undisturbed.

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