Definitions

1. verb

to incline to one side; to bend or slope

“The tree began to lean towards the wind.”

2. verb

to give or incline to a particular opinion or decision

“She leaned towards a vegetarian diet.”

3. verb

to be in a state of financial difficulty or poverty

“Many families are struggling to lean financially.”

4. adjective

not fat or overweight

“A lean athlete is someone who exercises regularly.”

5. adjective

giving the impression of being thin or lacking substance

“The lean budget made it difficult to implement new projects.”

6. noun

the act of inclining or bending

“The lean of the boat made it difficult to navigate.”

7. noun

the angle or slope of something

“The lean of the roof was a major design consideration.”

8. noun

a style of jazz characterized by a strong emphasis on improvisation and swing

“The lean music scene made it difficult for new artists to emerge.”

9. noun

a type of medieval warfare where the attacker would lean over the defenses and strike

“The defenders were unable to withstand the lean attack.”

10. noun

a type of financial assistance given to those in need

“The government provided a lean to help struggling families.”