lean

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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.

 

 

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