lean

Definitions of lean in various dictionaries:

noun - the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

verb - to incline or bend from a vertical position

verb - cause to lean or incline

verb - have a tendency or disposition to do or be something

verb - rely on for support

verb - cause to lean to the side

adj - lacking excess flesh

adj - lacking in mineral content or combustible material

adj - containing little excess

adj - not profitable or prosperous

To bend or slant away from the vertical.

To rely for assistance or support: Lean on me for help.

To have a tendency or preference: a government that leans toward fascism.

To exert pressure: The boss is leaning on us to meet the deadline.

To set or place so as to be resting or supported.

A tilt or an inclination away from the vertical.

Not fleshy or fat; thin.

Containing little or no fat.

Not productive or prosperous; meager: lean years.

Containing little excess or waste; spare: a lean budget.

Thrifty in management; economical: “Company leaders know their industries must be lean to survive” (Christian Science Monitor).

Low in mineral contents: lean ore.

Meat with little or no fat.

adv - having little fat [ adj LEANER, LEANEST] : LEANLY

verb - to deviate from a vertical position