Definition of lean

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• lean is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 4
• lean is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 4
• lean is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 6

Definition of lean

• lacking excess flesh (adjective)

  Examples

  1. Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look

  Synonyms

  1. thin
• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. inclination
  2. leaning
  3. list
  4. tilt
• containing little excess (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a lean budget

  Synonyms

  1. skimpy
• have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. be given
  2. incline
  3. run
  4. tend
• cause to lean to the side (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. list
• to incline or bend from a vertical position (verb)

  Examples

  1. She leaned over the banister

  Synonyms

  1. angle
  2. slant
  3. tilt
  4. tip
• cause to lean or incline (verb)

  Examples

  1. He leaned his rifle against the wall
• not profitable or prosperous (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a lean year
• rely on for support (verb)

  Examples

  1. We can lean on this man
• lacking in mineral content or combustible material ()

  Examples

  1. lean ore
  2. lean fuel

See definition of lean in Merriam Webster