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leaner

UK
/ˈliːnə/
US
/ˈlinɚ/

Translations

leanernoun
leaners
pl
UK
/ˈliː.nə/
US
/ˈlinɚ/
objet incliné
That young tree is a real leaner, so we had to stake it to keep it straight.
Ce jeune arbre est un véritable objet incliné, alors nous avons dû le tuteurer pour le maintenir droit.
Additional translations
fer à cheval appuyé contre le piquetTermes de jeu de fers à cheval.
Synonyms
slender
svelte
lankier
thinner
slimmer
leanadjective

leaner

Comp.

leaner
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UK
/liːn/
US
/lin/
allégéDans le domaine de la gestion et de la production; sans gaspillage.
The company adopted a lean approach to management, cutting unnecessary expenses.
L'entreprise a adopté une gestion allégée, en supprimant les dépenses inutiles.
maigrePour une viande contenant peu ou pas de graisse.
They prefer lean cuts of beef for their low-fat diet.
Ils préfèrent des morceaux maigres de bœuf pour leur régime pauvre en matières grasses.
maigrePour un sol, une terre ou une récolte peu fertile.
The soil in the region was lean, making it difficult for crops to thrive.
Le sol de la région était maigre, ce qui rendait difficile le développement des cultures.
secPour un corps ou une musculature peu gras et bien dessinés.
The athlete had a lean physique, with well-defined muscles.
L'athlète avait un physique sec, avec des muscles bien dessinés.
Additional translations
pauvrePour un sol ou un rendement peu fertile.
Synonyms
slender
fit
svelte
trim
lanky
scrawny
skinny
thin
Antonyms
heavy
plump
fat

Definitions

leanernoun
Someone or something that leans; an object or person that is not fully upright.
That young tree is a real leaner, so we had to stake it to keep it straight.
In horseshoe pitching, a thrown horseshoe that comes to rest leaning against the stake without encircling it.
His final pitch landed a leaner, adding extra points to his score.
leanadjective
Thin, especially in a healthy and muscular way.
The athlete had a lean physique, with well-defined muscles.
Lacking in richness, abundance, or fertility; meager.
The soil in the region was lean, making it difficult for crops to thrive.
Efficient and with no waste; streamlined.
The company adopted a lean approach to management, cutting unnecessary expenses.
Containing little or no fat (especially of meat).
They prefer lean cuts of beef for their low-fat diet.
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