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1. lean

verb. ['ˈliːn'] to incline or bend from a vertical position.

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  • lean (English)
  • lene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hlæne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lenen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hleonian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. lean-to

noun. rough shelter whose roof has only one slope.

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3. lean

verb. ['ˈliːn'] cause to lean or incline.

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  • lean (English)
  • lene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hlæne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lenen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hleonian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. lean

adjective. ['ˈliːn'] lacking excess flesh.

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  • lean (English)
  • lene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hlæne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lenen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hleonian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. lean

verb. ['ˈliːn'] have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined.

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  • lean (English)
  • lene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hlæne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lenen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hleonian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. lean

verb. ['ˈliːn'] rely on for support.

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  • lean (English)
  • lene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hlæne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lenen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hleonian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. lean

verb. ['ˈliːn'] cause to lean to the side.

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  • lean (English)
  • lene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hlæne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lenen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hleonian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. lean

noun. ['ˈliːn'] the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical.

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  • lean (English)
  • lene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hlæne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lenen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hleonian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. lean

adjective. ['ˈliːn'] not profitable or prosperous.

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  • lean (English)
  • lene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hlæne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lenen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hleonian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. lean

adjective. ['ˈliːn'] containing little excess.

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  • lean (English)
  • lene (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hlæne (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lenen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • hleonian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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