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leaner

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

leaner

Comp.

leaner
Comp.
leanest
Super.
UK
/liːn/
US
/lin/
Translations
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
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
svelte
trim
lanky
scrawny
skinny
thin
slender
fit
Antonyms
heavy
plump
fat
leannoun
Definitions
A deviation from the vertical; an inclination or tilt.
The tower has a noticeable lean to the left.
The lean part of meat; meat that contains little or no fat.
The chef trimmed away the fat, leaving only the lean for the stew.
A management or production methodology focused on maximizing value and eliminating waste; Lean thinking or Lean manufacturing.
Many startups adopt Lean to iterate quickly and cut unnecessary costs.
leanverb
Definitions
To incline or bend from a vertical position.
She leaned against the wall to rest her tired legs.
To rely on or depend on someone or something for support.
He leaned on his friends for emotional support during tough times.
To tend or move toward a particular opinion or course of action.
The committee is leaning towards approving the new policy.
To place or rest (something) at an angle for support; to prop.
He leaned the ladder against the side of the house.
leanproper noun
Definitions
A management and production philosophy focused on continuous improvement and the elimination of waste, often called Lean manufacturing or Lean thinking.
Many global companies have adopted Lean to streamline their operations.
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