Vocabulary Entry

lean

|verb • adjective • noun

verb

To incline or tilt to one side.

Example Sentences

"She leaned out the window to get a better view."

"He leaned against the wall while waiting for the bus."

"The tree leaned towards the sunlight."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He has a lean physique from years of training."

"The soup was flavored with lean cuts of meat."

"They prefer lean beef for healthier meals."

noun

Example Sentences

"The hill has a gentle lean that makes it easy to climb."

"The lean of the roof helps with water drainage."

"She admired the lean of the mountains in the distance."