Definitions for drop-leaf

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Drop-Leaf is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 361 anagrams from letters in drop-leaf (-adeflopr).

Definitions for drop-leaf

noun

1. a hinged leaf attached to the end or side of a table that can be raised to extend the tabletop or folded vertically downward when not in use.

Origin of drop-leaf

First recorded in 1880-85

Examples for drop-leaf

It should be observed in the latter figure that the edge A of the drop leaf is in alignment with the axis of the hinge.

Nobody had ever dared to raise the drop leaf and pass through.

Fig. 48 is the end view of a kitchen table with drop leaf, showing the skirting board scribed to the solid side.

The small portion is screwed to the table rail and the shaped bracket swings out to support the drop leaf.