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leaf·let

 (lē′flĭt)
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, leaf·let·ing, leaf·lets also leaf·let·ted or leaf·let·ting
v.intr.
To hand out leaflets.
v.tr.
To hand out leaflets to or in: leafleted the morning commuters; leaflet a neighborhood.
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Translations

leafleting

nFlugblattaktionen pl; (Comm) → Verteilen ntvon Werbematerial; leafleting campaignFlugblattaktion f
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