Standard Lemma guide

leaner

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -iːnə(ɹ)
  • CMU ARPABET: L IY1 N ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

comparative form of lean: more lean

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: comparative, form-of

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2

noun

Meaning 2

One who leans, or inclines toward something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A vertical sign, usually leaned on a porch and made from repurposed wood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

(horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: throw

History

Etymology

From lean + -er.

Real reading context

leaner in complete knowledge articles