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running in a slanting direction

the leaning tower of Pisa is a popular tourist attraction in Italy

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leaning

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1 a prevailing or general movement or inclination

the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings

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2 a habitual attraction to some activity or thing

despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid

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leaning

verb

present participle of lean

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1 to set or cause to be at an angle

just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it

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banking

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2 to show a liking or proneness (for something)

the family's diet leans toward greasy food

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3 to place reliance or trust

you can always lean on me if you need help

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Noun

leaning, propensity, proclivity, penchant mean a strong instinct or liking for something. leaning suggests a liking or attraction not strong enough to be decisive or uncontrollable. a student with artistic leanings propensity implies a deeply ingrained and usually irresistible inclination. a propensity to offer advice proclivity suggests a strong natural proneness usually to something objectionable or evil. a proclivity for violence penchant implies a strongly marked taste in the person or an irresistible attraction in the object. a penchant for taking risks