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(of meat) Containing little fat
“It was definitely home-made, full of lean meat that was laden with rich gravy.”
Slender or skinny in build
“He was lean and supple, every bit as reptilian as birdlike.”
Athletic in build, with very little body fat
“The casual observer of athletic events sees young, healthy individuals with lean and muscular bodies.”
Meager or scanty in amount
“I have to tell you that our estimates for the next few years show lean profits.”
Characterized by poverty or a lack of productivity
“Too often in lean times, the poorest are asked to make the largest sacrifices.”
Brief, concise, and to the point
A basic, functional and lean adjective for something simplified to its essential elements
Not producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities
Done or made based on demand or when required or needed
To be in, or move into, a sloping position
“If plants begin to lean over, it helps to hoe soil up around the base, covering these roots, to give them more support.”
To turn away from a straight course
“The path began to lean to the right until it ended at a shallow stream.”
To place or position something or oneself by resting or supporting against (something)
“The air seems to thicken around me, and I have to lean against the door to support myself.”
To place a weight on something
“I let my body's twitching weight lean on her slender shoulders and there, in her arms, the tears ended, the spasms faded, and suddenly I was calm.”
To have a propensity for
“From a practical viewpoint, I must say that I lean towards the latter solution.”
To depend on with full trust or confidence
“Individuals in these acute situations often seek guidance from someone they can trust or lean on.”
To coerce by putting pressure on (someone)
“Just lean on them, big fella. They'll feel the pressure eventually.”
To bend or hang downwards limply
To be in contact with and supported by something
(rely on/upon) To be dependent on
To lean or lie back, especially in a relaxed position with the back supported
To bend one's body forwards and downwards
To come close in quantity or quality
A measure of the steepness of a slope, or the fact or state of being sloped
“Application by brush was hampered by the outward lean of the wall.”
An inclined surface or slope
A recreational drug based on cough syrup
A (sharp) turning movement
An upward slope or hill
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