Background for leans

leans

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noun

(of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.

Examples :

"The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy."

physics position structure

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verb

To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

Examples :

"She leaned out of the window."

position physics tendency

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To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.

Examples :

"I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election. The Hispanic vote leans Democratic."

attitude tendency mind character

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verb

Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.

Examples :

"The tired student leans against the wall after class for support. "

position action

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verb

To hang outwards.

Examples :

"The old wooden fence leans precariously over the neighbor's yard. "

position direction architecture building

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verb

To press against.

Examples :

"The tired student leans against the wall during the break. "

action position

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noun

Meat with no fat on it.

Examples :

"The butcher offered various leans at the counter, perfect for a heart-healthy diet. "

food animal body

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noun

An organism that is lean in stature.

Examples :

"The coach preferred leans on the cross-country team because they were naturally fast. "

body appearance organism person human being

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verb

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

Examples :

"The mechanic leans the engine mixture to improve fuel efficiency on long drives. "

technical energy fuel machine industry

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verb

Examples :

"She leans her nervousness behind a bright smile, hoping no one notices how anxious she feels before the presentation. "