leaner

Pluralleaners

1. 1
   adjective

   Comparative of lean. Use it to say something has less fat, or is thinner, than another thing.

   This cut of beef is leaner than the one we bought last week.

   After months of training, he looked leaner and stronger.

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A person who leans on something, or who is closer to one side or choice than to others.

   He's a leaner, always propping himself against doorframes when he talks.

   Most voters had not decided yet, but the leaners finally chose the mayor.

3. 3
   nouncountable

   A tall sign made from old wood, built to rest upright against a porch wall.

   Like a big picture frame that rests against the wall instead of hanging up.

   She painted a holiday leaner and propped it beside the front door.

   The craft fair sold rustic leaners cut from old barn boards.

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