leanest
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English
Definitions
verb
- To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.“She leaned out of the window.”
- To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.“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.
verb
- To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.
adjective
- (of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy.
- (of meat) Having little fat.“lean steak cuts”
- Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre.“a lean budget”
- Having a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient.“A lean ore hardly worth mining.”
verb
- To conceal.
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