lean
IPA: ɫˈin
noun
- (of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.
- (uncountable) Meat with no fat on it.
- (countable, biology) An organism that is lean in stature.
- (slang, US) A recreational drug based on codeine-laced promethazine cough syrup, especially popular in the hip hop community in the southeastern United States.
- A surname.
verb
- To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
- (copulative) To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
- Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
- To hang outwards.
- To press against.
- To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.
- To conceal.
adjective
- (of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
- (of meat) Having little fat.
- Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
- Having a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient.
- (printing, archaic) Of a character which prevents the compositor from earning the usual wages; opposed to fat.
- (business) Efficient, economic, frugal, agile, slimmed-down; pertaining to the modern industrial principles of "lean manufacturing".
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Examples of "lean" in Sentences
- She leaned on his shoulder.
- Passengers lean over the rails.
- He leans back in the car, looking petulant.
- The doubt is lean in the value of this article.
- He was known for his saintly leanings to Sufism.
- The first function is the reduction of body lean.
- He leaned into the microphone and tried to lighten the mood.
- The rest is probably a result of the leanings of the editors.
- He was leaning to the wall and showing an attitude of listlessness.
- The rider can grab the side of the board while crouching and lean uphill.
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