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(of meat) Adverb for containing little fat
“It was definitely home-made, full of lean meat that was laden with rich gravy.”
Adverb for slender or skinny in build
“He was lean and supple, every bit as reptilian as birdlike.”
Adverb for athletic in build, with very little body fat
“The casual observer of athletic events sees young, healthy individuals with lean and muscular bodies.”
Adverb for meager or scanty in amount
“I have to tell you that our estimates for the next few years show lean profits.”
Adverb for characterized by poverty or a lack of productivity
“Too often in lean times, the poorest are asked to make the largest sacrifices.”
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