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Uncommonleans
The correct spelling is leans.
How to pronounce leans
noun
IPA: /liːnz/
Say it like: Lee-ns
The correct spelling is leans. (of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical. For example: "The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy."
Usage Examples
“The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy.”
“She leaned out of the window.”
“I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election. The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.
- 2.Meat with no fat on it.
- 3.An organism that is lean in stature.
verb
- 1.To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
- 2.To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
- 3.Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
- 4.To hang outwards.
- 5.To press against.
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