leaning (Meaning)
leaning (n)
an inclination to do something
a natural inclination
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
the act of deviating from a vertical position
leaning (s)
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
leaning (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Lean
leaning (n.)
The act, or state, of inclining; inclination; tendency; as, a leaning towards Calvinism.
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leaning Sentence Examples
- The old oak tree stood majestically, its gnarled branches leaning towards the setting sun.
- As the ladder shook violently, the worker clung desperately, leaning heavily to stay upright.
- The painting hung slightly askew, leaning to the left.
- The pilot deftly leaned the plane into a steep curve, ensuring a smooth turn.
- The tall grass leaned heavily in the direction of the prevailing wind.
- The leaning tower of Pisa stood as a testament to the ingenuity of its builders.
- The tired hiker leaned against a rock, his body weary from the climb.
- The mother gently leaned over her newborn baby, cooing tenderly.
- The teacher leaned forward, her eyes fixed on the student who was struggling with the question.
- The leaning spire of the cathedral pointed towards the heavens, a symbol of both architectural achievement and religious devotion.
FAQs About the word leaning
an inclination to do something, a natural inclination, the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical, the act of deviating from a v
tilting,oblique, sloping, sloped, diagonal, inclined, canted, pitched,tilted, listing
horizontal, vertical, level,vertical, horizontal, level,up-and-down, parallel, perpendicular, parallel
The old oak tree stood majestically, its gnarled branches leaning towards the setting sun.
As the ladder shook violently, the worker clung desperately, leaning heavily to stay upright.
The painting hung slightly askew, leaning to the left.
The pilot deftly leaned the plane into a steep curve, ensuring a smooth turn.
