Definition of lean
(Entry 1 of 6)
1a : to incline, deviate, or bend from a vertical position
He leaned back in his chair.
b : to cast one's weight to one side for support
lean on me as we walk.
2 : to rely for support or inspiration
preferred not to lean on his father in building a career — Current Biography
3 : to incline in opinion, taste, or desire
leaning toward a career in chemistry
: to cause to lean : incline The boy leaned his head on his mother's shoulder.
lean on
: to apply pressure to
They were leaning on the governor to pass the law.
lean
noun (1)Definition of lean (Entry 2 of 6)
: the act or an instance of leaning : inclination
lean
adjectiveDefinition of lean (Entry 3 of 6)
1a : lacking or deficient in flesh
b : containing little or no fat
lean meat
2 : lacking richness, sufficiency, or productiveness
lean profits the lean years
3 : deficient in an essential or important quality or ingredient: such as
a of ore : containing little valuable mineral
b : low in combustible component
—used especially of fuel mixtures
4 : characterized by economy (as of style, expression, or operation)
lean
verb (2)leaned; leaning; leans
Definition of lean (Entry 4 of 6)
: to make lean
lean
noun (2)Definition of lean (Entry 5 of 6)
: the part of meat that consists principally of lean muscle
Lean
biographical nameDefinition of Lean (Entry 6 of 6)
Sir David 1908–1991 British film director
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The first known use of lean was before the 12th century
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