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leaner

UK
/ˈliːnə/
US
/ˈlinɚ/

Translations

leanernoun
leaners
pl
UK
/ˈliː.nə/
US
/ˈlinɚ/
The leaner of the tower is quite noticeable.
Наклон башни довольно заметен.
Additional translations
худощавый человек
постройка
Synonyms
slender
slimmer
thinner
lankier
svelte
leanadjective

leaner

Comp.

leaner
Comp.
leanest
Super.
UK
/liːn/
US
/lin/
The chef prepared a lean cut of meat for the health-conscious diners.
Шеф-повар приготовил постный кусок мяса для заботящихся о здоровье посетителей.
He has a lean physique from years of running.
У него стройное телосложение благодаря годам бега.
Additional translations
жилистый
скудный
подтянутый
худой
тощий
Synonyms
svelte
trim
lanky
scrawny
skinny
thin
slender
fit
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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