lean definition
lean
(to move or bend from a vertical position)
- If the wall leans to one side, the roof falls in.
- She leaned out of the window.
- He leaned forward to see it better.
(to put your body or a thing against another thing for support)
- If you feel dizzy, lean on me.
- Can I lean my bike against this tree?
- A ladder was leaning against the wall.
(thin, fit, and healthy)
- He was lean and strong.
- Jane has a lean body.
(having little or no fat)
- I often buy lean meat and mince it myself.
- The meat was very lean and tender.
(a very difficult time because there is not enough money, food, etc.)
- He helped us through the lean years.
- These are lean times, especially for the poor.
