Leaner

adj, noun

adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who leans, or inclines toward something.
  2. 2
    (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake wordnet
  3. 3
    A vertical sign, usually leaned on a porch and made from repurposed wood.
Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of lean: more lean comparative, form-of

Example

More examples

"Mary is getting leaner and stronger."

Etymology

From lean + -er.

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