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Leans

noun
/liːnz/
Word Frequency: 1.5

Definitions

1.noun(of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.
"The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy."
2.verbTo incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
"She leaned out of the window."
3.verbTo incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
"I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.  The Hispanic vote leans Democratic."
4.verbFollowed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
5.verbTo hang outwards.
6.verbTo press against.
7.nounMeat with no fat on it.
8.nounAn organism that is lean in stature.
9.verbTo thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.
10.verbTo conceal.

Synonyms

tiltinclinationinclineslantruntrimwiryshrunkenshrivelledshriveledpinchedthin

Rhymes With

keensdemeansmarinesmachinessmithereensteensbeansqueens
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