LEANEST

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L(1) E(1) A(1) N(1) E(1) S(1) T(1)

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Definition

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.
“I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election. 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.

verb

To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.

adjective

(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
(of meat) Having little fat.
“lean steak cuts”
Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
“a lean budget”
Having a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient.
“A lean ore hardly worth mining.”
Of a character which prevents the compositor from earning the usual wages; opposed to fat.
“lean copy, matter, or type”