verb
- to bend or incline from a vertical position
- to rest against something for support
- to rely on or depend on someone or something
adjective
- having little fat; thin
- containing little or no fat (of meat)
- lacking abundance; meager
noun
- meat with little fat
Examples
- The tower began to lean after the earthquake.
- She leaned against the wall to rest.
- He tends to lean on his friends for advice.
- The athlete had a lean, muscular build.
- Choose lean cuts of beef for a healthier meal.
- It was a lean year for the farming community.
- Trim the fat and use only the lean for cooking.