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Originally a table leaf was a hinged section on the end(s) of a table that could be folded up when the table needed to be lengthened to accommodate more people, but folded down when not in use to conserve space, such as a drop-leaf table or a gate-leg table, the idea being that these hinged sections were movable like the leaves (pages) of a book. This usage was later broadened to include those tables that were made to be lengthened by pulling them apart in the center to reveal a pair of rails across which one or more pieces of wood (leaves) the exact width of the table could be laid. Both edges of the table opening and the edges of the leaves have a series of interlocking dowels and dowel-sized holes so that the edges can be fitted together edge to edge to hold the leaves in place and keep them from sliding horizontally.
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Why is a table extension called a leaf?
While the entomology of leaf is not known for certain, it is possible it has to do with a leaf on a tree. Since a leaf is an extension of a tree, a table leaf is an extension of a table.
What is the hinged flap of a table called?
a leaf (as in "drop-leaf" table)
What is the plural of leaf when referring to a table extension?
The plural form for table leaf is table leaves.
What is a table leaf?
A table leaf is part of the table top that is hinged to fold down for storage.
Why is a leaf on a table called a table leaf?
A leaf on a table is called a "table leaf" because it refers to an extension or removable section that adds to the table's surface area. The term "leaf" originates from the Old English word "leaf," meaning a "thin, flat object." In this context, it signifies that the added piece expands the table's capacity, similar to how leaves grow from a stem to increase a plant's surface area.
What is a table called with attached extensions sliding out from under each end?
The table can be called a drop leaf table, or a butterfly table. The table can be called a drop leaf table, or a butterfly table.
What is the maximum seating capacity on a drop leaf table?
The maximum seating capacity on a drop leaf table is 14.
Where to get magmerizer?
found on wild magby make sure leaf green is inserted
what are the objects which can be inserted on a spreadsheet?
text numbers form table
How was Mendeleev's periodic table validated?
The confirmation is that new elements discovered have been correctly inserted in table.
When creating a database a is represented as a table?
table represent the value that are inserted during the user using that website
What kind of table is used to organize data?
stem and leaf table
