leafpile
Yard rake's result
A leafpile is an accumulation of fallen leaves, typically raked together in autumn: The kids took turns jumping into the leafpile.
The word evokes seasonal yard work and childhood play—the satisfying crunch, the earthy smell, the temptation to scatter what someone just gathered.
Tined yard implement
- baggingEnclosing in pouches
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- wheelbarrowOne-wheeled carrying cart
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
collecting · blower · disposal · burning · curbside · cleanup · chore · gloves
Descend under gravity
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
- mapleSap-yielding hardwood tree
- oakQuercus genus member
- crimsonDeep purplish-red shade
amber · gold · russet · bronze · acorn · harvest moon · crunchy · crisp
Propelling oneself airborne
- divingEntering water deliberately
- buryingCovering with earth
- hide-and-seekConcealment pursuit pastime
- childrenYoung human beings
giggle · laughter · tumble · romp · fun · frolic · carefree · crunch
Lasting very briefly
- fleetingPassing very quickly
- impermanenceQuality of not lasting
- temporaryLimited in duration
- scatteringDistribution in many directions
windblown · dispersing · fading · seasonal · cycle · passing · withering · vanishing
Decayed organic fertilizer
- decayGradual organic breakdown
- mulchProtective plant bedding
- humusDecayed organic soil matter
- soilGround matter for planting
earthworms · fungi · microorganisms · nutrients · breakdown · organic · mold · biodegradation
rake
Tined yard implement
- baggingEnclosing in pouches
- tarpWaterproof protective sheeting
- wheelbarrowOne-wheeled carrying cart
gathering · collecting · blower · disposal · burning · curbside · cleanup · chore · gloves · heap
fall
Descend under gravity
crimson · amber · gold · russet · bronze · acorn · harvest moon · crunchy · crisp · windswept
jumping
Propelling oneself airborne
- divingEntering water deliberately
- buryingCovering with earth
- hide-and-seekConcealment pursuit pastime
children · giggle · laughter · tumble · romp · fun · frolic · carefree · crunch · rustling
ephemeral
Lasting very briefly
- fleetingPassing very quickly
- impermanenceQuality of not lasting
- temporaryLimited in duration
scattering · windblown · dispersing · fading · seasonal · cycle · passing · withering · vanishing · momentary
compost
Decayed organic fertilizer
soil · earthworms · fungi · microorganisms · nutrients · breakdown · organic · mold · biodegradation · damp