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(of an object taller than its width and depth) An inclination away from the vertical.

Example: The trees had various leans toward gaps in the canopy.

To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

Example: She leaned out of the window.

To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.

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

Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.

To hang outwards.

Meat with no fat on it.

An organism that is lean in stature.

To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.

To conceal.