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lean - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
lean
Definition
(noun) the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
Synonyms
:
inclination
,
leaning
,
list
,
tilt
Example Sentence
the tower had a pronounced tilt
the ship developed a list to starboard
he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
Definition
(verb) to incline or bend from a vertical position
Synonyms
:
angle
,
slant
,
tilt
,
tip
Example Sentence
She leaned over the banister
Definition
(verb) cause to lean or incline
Example Sentence
He leaned his rifle against the wall
Definition
(verb) have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
Synonyms
:
be given
,
incline
,
run
,
tend
Example Sentence
She tends to be nervous before her lectures
These dresses run small
He inclined to corpulence
Definition
(verb) rely on for support
Example Sentence
We can lean on this man
Definition
(verb) cause to lean to the side
Synonyms
:
list
Example Sentence
Erosion listed the old tree
Definition
(adj) lacking excess flesh
Synonyms
:
thin
Example Sentence
you can't be too rich or too thin
Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look
Definition
(adj) lacking in mineral content or combustible material
Example Sentence
lean ore
lean fuel
Definition
(adj) containing little excess
Synonyms
:
skimpy
Example Sentence
a lean budget
a skimpy allowance
Definition
(adj) not profitable or prosperous
Example Sentence
a lean year
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