LEAFING Meaning and
Definition
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Leafing is a verb that refers to the act of turning or flipping through the pages of a book, magazine, or any other document made up of multiple sheets of paper or similar material. The term is derived from the action of a person moving or flipping the individual sheets of paper, resembling the movement of leaves on a tree. This action is commonly performed by gently grasping the edge of the page and carefully flipping it over to reveal the subsequent page underneath.
Leafing can also be used figuratively, referring to the act of browsing or quickly scanning through the contents of a book or written material, instead of reading it thoroughly. In this context, leafing is often employed to get a quick overview or to locate specific information within the document without engaging in a detailed reading.
Furthermore, leafing can also describe the process of adding a metallic or shiny finish to an object or surface, particularly with the use of metal leaf. This technique involves applying thin layers of metal, such as gold, silver, or copper, onto a surface to create a decorative or glittering effect. This process is commonly found in art, crafts, and interior design, where leafing is employed to enhance and add a touch of luxury or elegance to various objects, such as picture frames, furniture, or artworks.
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• The process of unfolding leaves.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of LEAFING
The word "leafing" is derived from the noun "leaf", which can be traced back to the Old English word "lēaf". In Old English, "lēaf" referred to a sheet or a page, typically made from parchment or paper. Over time, the word expanded its meaning to include the flat, thin, and usually green structures that originate from branches of trees and plants. The verb form "to leaf" or "leafing" emerged from this noun, indicating the act of turning over or browsing through the pages of a book. Eventually, "leafing" came to be used more generally to describe the process of turning over or flipping through any kind of flat, thin object, such as pages, documents, or even tree leaves themselves.
Similar spelling words for LEAFING
- living-room,
- clean-living,
- night-loving,
- music-loving,
- laughing,
- ever-living,
- sea-loving,
- free-living,
- living-history,
- acid-loving,
- ease-loving,
- Church-living,
- self-loving,
- non-living,
- heat-loving,
- Levying,
- lyfing,
- law-loving,
- water-loving,
- LFNG,
- living-hell,
- laughing-stock,
- assisted-living,
- rock-loving,
- loafing,
- leving,
- ever-loving,
- cost-of-living,
- lifing,
- leaking,
- animal-loving,
- alkaline-loving,
- levins,
- un-loving,
- mischief-loving,
- living,
- Salt-loving,
- re-living,
- levingston,
- living-death,
- levinson,
- living-learning,
- still-living,
- leaping,
- Leasing,
- sun-loving,
- peace-loving,
- hard-living,
- Laving,
- lufeng,
- tree-living,
- standard-living,
- school-leaving,
- laughing-gas,
- pleasure-loving,
- all-loving,
- cup-loving,
- loving,
- loving-cup,
- truth-loving,
- leaning,
- living.com,
- longest-living,
- Luffing,
- living-dining,
- out-living,
- living/dining,
- living-wage,
- book-loving,
- water-living,
- power-loving,
- nature-loving,
- leaving,
- leefang,
- leifeng,
- luxury-loving,
- fun-loving,
- bird-loving,
- freedom-loving,
- loving-kindness,
- leading,
- leveeing,
- home-loving,
- shade-loving,
- laughter-loving,
- long-living,
- mirth-loving,
- high-living.
Conjugate verb Leafing
CONDITIONAL
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FUTURE
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will leaf
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have leafed
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PAST
I
leafed
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PAST PERFECT
I
had leafed
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PRESENT
I
leaf
we
leaf
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leaf
he/she/it
leafs
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leaf
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have leafed
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have leafed
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have leafed
I
am leafing
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