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leaf-fall en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative, uncountable) Alternative form of leaffall.
    alt of leaffall
    • The report summary said: "The investigation found that there was contamination of the railhead in the area caused by leaf-fall and atmospheric conditions. [...]." 2021 November 17, Philip Haigh, “Finding answers to low adhesion remains a high priority”, in RAIL, number 944, page 50:
    • Transport for Wales has revived a number of its stored Class 153 units to provide extra cover during the autumn, when leaf fall on the rails can cause problems such as wheelflats for trains. 2025 November 12, “Transport for Wales '153s' back in action”, in RAIL, number 1048, page 12: