nounπShare(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."physicspositiontendencystructureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating."She leaned out of the window."positionactionphysicsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."attitudetendencyactiondirectionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareFollowed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc."The student leaned against the wall, trying to catch his breath after a long run. "attitudeactionpositionbodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang outwards."The old house's roof was leaning heavily to one side. "positiondirectionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo press against."The student leaned against the desk, trying to stay awake during the boring lecture. "actionpositionbodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMeat with no fat on it."The chef ordered lean beef for the dinner party, wanting a healthier option. "foodbodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn organism that is lean in stature."The lean of the athlete impressed everyone at the school sports day. "organismappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen."The mechanic had to lean the car's engine mixture to improve fuel efficiency. "fuelmachineenergytechnicalvehicleindustryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy."The marathon runner was lean and strong, having trained rigorously. "appearancebodypersonanimalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of meat) Having little fat."lean steak cuts"foodessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre."a lean budget"appearancebodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient."A lean ore hardly worth mining."foodsubstancebodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a character which prevents the compositor from earning the usual wages; opposed to fat."lean copy, matter, or type"jobbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareEfficient, economic, frugal, agile, slimmed-down; pertaining to the modern industrial principles of "lean manufacturing""Alcoa is now a lean and agile enterprise, after having split last year into two entities."economybusinessindustrytechnicalstyleappearanceorganizationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceal."To avoid suspicion, he leaned the evidence in a secret compartment in his desk. "actionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA recreational drug based on codeine-laced promethazine cough syrup, popular in the hip hop community in the southeastern United States.""He tried lean at the party, but it made him feel very sick." "culturemedicinesubstancedrinkentertainmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
