Leaning (Noun)
Meaning 1
A natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Hypernyms
Meaning 3
An inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 4
The act of deviating from a vertical position.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The painting had noticeable leaning to one side due to its uneven frame.
- Her leaning posture at the conference table made her look disinterested in the presentation.
- After installing the shelves, she realized she needed to correct their slight leaning against the wall.
- When we hauled the sculpture upright, the engineer assured us there was a mechanism preventing unwanted leaning or movement.
- Filling only one pocket of my jeans causes its unfortunate leaning during everyday walks around the block.