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lean

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﹒To incline, deviate, or bend from a vertical position.

﹒Containing little or no fat; thin or spare in build.

﹒Lacking richness, abundance, or profit; meager.

Examples

﹒She decided to lean against the wall while waiting for the bus.

﹒The company had to lean on its reserves to survive the economic downturn.

﹒He prefers a lean diet consisting mostly of vegetables and grilled chicken.

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