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leaning

Noun

∙ A tendency.

Verb

∙ present participle of lean

lean

Verb

∙ To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
∙ To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; with to, toward, etc.
∙ To rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.; with on, upon, or against.
∙ To hang outwards.
∙ To press against.

Noun

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

Adjective

∙ slim; not fleshy. of a person or animal
∙ having little fat. of meat
∙ Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.
∙ Having a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient.
∙ Of a character which prevents the compositor from earning the usual wages; opposed to fat. printing, archaic

Verb

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

Verb

∙ To conceal.