lean

(noun) the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. Synonyms: tilt, list, inclination, leaning. Examples: "The tower had a pronounced tilt." "The ship developed a list to starboard." "He walked with a heavy inclination to the right."

(verb) to incline or bend from a vertical position. Synonyms: tilt, tip, slant, angle. Examples: "She leaned over the banister."

(verb) cause to lean or incline. Examples: "He leaned his rifle against the wall."

(verb) have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. Synonyms: tend, be given, incline, run. Examples: "She tends to be nervous before her lectures." "These dresses run small." "He inclined to corpulence."

(verb) rely on for support. Examples: "We can lean on this man."

(verb) cause to lean to the side. Synonyms: list. Examples: "Erosion listed the old tree."

(adj) lacking excess flesh. Synonyms: thin (vs. fat). Examples: "You can't be too rich or too thin." "Yon cassius has a lean and hungry look"-shakespeare."

(adj) lacking in mineral content or combustible material. Synonyms: lean (vs. rich). Examples: "Lean ore." "Lean fuel."

(adj) containing little excess. Synonyms: skimpy. Examples: "A lean budget." "A skimpy allowance."

(adj) not profitable or prosperous. Examples: "A lean year."