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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- lean :the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
- the tower had a pronounced tilt|the ship developed a list to starboard|he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
- lean :to incline or bend from a vertical position
- She leaned over the banister
- lean :lacking excess flesh
- you can't be too rich or too thin|Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look
- lean :cause to lean or incline
- He leaned his rifle against the wall
- lean :lacking in mineral content or combustible material
- lean :have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
- She tends to be nervous before her lectures|These dresses run small|He inclined to corpulence
- lean :containing little excess
- a lean budget|a skimpy allowance
- lean :rely on for support