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leanest

The correct spelling is leanest.

How to pronounce leanest

verb

Say it like: Lee-nes-t

The correct spelling is leanest. To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating. For example: "She leaned out of the window."

Usage Examples

She leaned out of the window.

I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.  The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.

lean steak cuts

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
  2. 2.To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
  3. 3.Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
  4. 4.To hang outwards.
  5. 5.To press against.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
  2. 2.(of meat) Having little fat.
  3. 3.Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
  4. 4.Having a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient.
  5. 5.Of a character which prevents the compositor from earning the usual wages; opposed to fat.

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