Definition of Lean

to tilt to the side, usually to rest against something

Examples of Lean in a sentence

Mariah watched in horror as the pile of books stacked almost to the ceiling started to lean and toppled over.  🔊

The young mother warned her son not to lean against the old, wooden railing for fear that it would break and he’d fall into the water below.  🔊

Bryan knew that Lydia intended to kiss him when she started to lean into him during their slow dance.  🔊

The wedding cake was destroyed after it started to lean and fell onto the table.  🔊

The runner paused during her run to lean against the fence and catch her breath.  🔊

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