lean (Meaning)
lean (n)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
lean (v)
to incline or bend from a vertical position
cause to lean or incline
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
rely on for support
cause to lean to the side
lean (a)
lacking excess flesh
lacking in mineral content or combustible material
lean (s)
containing little excess
not profitable or prosperous
lean (v. t.)
To conceal.
lean (v. i.)
To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating; as, she leaned out at the window; a leaning column.
To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; -- with to, toward, etc.
To rest or rely, for support, comfort, and the like; -- with on, upon, or against.
To cause to lean; to incline; to support or rest.
Wanting flesh; destitute of or deficient in fat; not plump; meager; thin; lank; as, a lean body; a lean cattle.
Wanting fullness, richness, sufficiency, or productiveness; deficient in quality or contents; slender; scant; barren; bare; mean; -- used literally and figuratively; as, the lean harvest; a lean purse; a lean discourse; lean wages.
Of a character which prevents the compositor from earning the usual wages; -- opposed to fat; as, lean copy, matter, or type.
lean (n.)
That part of flesh which consist principally of muscle without the fat.
Unremunerative copy or work.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lean
lean Sentence Examples
- The athlete maintained a lean physique through rigorous training and a balanced diet.
- The startup company operated on a lean budget, prioritizing essential expenses to sustain operations.
- In manufacturing, lean production methods aim to eliminate waste and optimize efficiency.
- The politician gave a lean speech, focusing on key points and avoiding unnecessary rhetoric.
- The hikers carried lean backpacks with only the essentials, ensuring a light and agile journey.
- The writer had a lean writing style, using concise language to convey complex ideas clearly.
- The artist created lean sculptures, characterized by elongated forms and minimal ornamentation.
- In finance, lean investments involve focusing on core assets and minimizing risk exposure.
- The city adopted a lean approach to urban planning, emphasizing compact and sustainable development.
- The business owner implemented lean management practices to streamline operations and reduce expenses.
FAQs About the word lean
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The athlete maintained a lean physique through rigorous training and a balanced diet.
The startup company operated on a lean budget, prioritizing essential expenses to sustain operations.
In manufacturing, lean production methods aim to eliminate waste and optimize efficiency.
The politician gave a lean speech, focusing on key points and avoiding unnecessary rhetoric.
