interleaf

/,intəli:f/

Thân thiện

A student inserts an interleaf into her textbook to take notes.

Definition

Noun: A blank or additional leaf of paper, often left intentionally blank for notes, that is inserted between the regular printed or written leaves of a book, magazine, or binder.

Usage

An interleaf is used to separate sections, protect illustrations, or provide space for a reader's annotations without writing on the primary pages of the book. * The old atlas contained several interleaves of tracing paper for map copying. * She wrote her lecture notes on the interleaves of her textbook.

Advanced Usage

• "To interleave" (verb): The act of inserting such blank leaves. This is a related but distinct verb form.
  • The binder was instructed to interleave the plates with tissue paper.

Variants and Related Words

• Interleaved (adjective): Describing a book or document that has had blank leaves inserted.
  • The interleaved edition allowed for extensive marginalia.
• Interleaving (noun/gerund): The process or result of inserting interleaves.

Different Meanings

The core meaning of "interleaf" is specific to bookbinding and publishing. It does not commonly have other unrelated meanings.

Synonyms

• Insert: A general term for something placed inside something else.
• Blank leaf: A more descriptive synonym.
• Flyleaf: A leaf at the beginning or end of a book, often blank; similar in function but different in specific location.

Idioms

There are no common idioms specifically using the word "interleaf."

Phrasal Verbs

There are no phrasal verbs formed with "interleaf."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a blank leaf inserted between the leaves of a book