LEANS
/liΛnz/
5
Scrabble
7
WWF
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Definition
/liΛnz/
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.”
verb
- To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.“She leaned out of the window.”
- To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.“Iβm leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.β The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.”
- Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
- To hang outwards.
- To press against.
noun
- Meat with no fat on it.
- An organism that is lean in stature.
verb
- To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.
verb
- To conceal.
Source: Wiktionary
