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leaflet
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leaf·let  (lflt)
n.
1. One of the segments of a compound leaf.
2. A small leaf or leaflike part.
3. A printed, usually folded handbill or flier intended for free distribution.
v. leaf·let·ed also leaf·let·ted, leaf·let·ing also leaf·let·ting, leaf·lets also leaf·lets
v.intr.
To hand out leaflets.
v.tr.
To hand out leaflets to or in: leafleted the morning commuters; leaflet a neighborhood.

leaflet
Noun
1. a sheet of printed matter distributed, usually free, for advertising or information
2. any small leaf
3. one of the divisions of a compound leaf
Verb
[-leting, -leted]
to distribute leaflets (to)

leaflet  (lflt)
A small leaf or leaflike part, especially one of the blades or divisions of a compound leaf.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.leaflet - a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
flap - a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
cardiac valve, heart valve - a valve to control one-way flow of blood
2.leaflet - part of a compound leaf
foliage, leaf, leafage - the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
pinna, pinnule - division of a usually pinnately divided leaf
3.leafletleaflet - a small book usually having a paper cover
book - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics"
blue book - a blue booklet used in universities for writing examinations
ticket book - a book of tickets that can be torn out and used

leaflet
noun booklet, notice, advert Brit. (informal) brochure, bill, circular, flyer, tract, pamphlet, handout, mailshot, handbill
Translations
leaflet [ˈliːflɪt] nfolleto
leaflet [ˈliːflɪt] nprospectus m, brochure f;
(Pol, Rel) → tract m
leaflet [ˈliːflɪt] nInformationsblatt nt
leaflet [ˈliːflɪt] ndépliant m inv;
(POL, REL) → volantino


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executive director of the Alana Community Organization in Brattleboro, said the Georgia group has been leafleting the town for several years, perhaps because it was once a stronghold for the Ku Klux Klan.
How is it possible to effectively engage in leafleting from such a distance?
Schoifet, one particular agreement also allowed for no leafleting at all during 25 peak shopping days.
 
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