Definitions
How to pronounce leaning:
Leaning - as a noun
An inclination to do something
Example: "He felt leanings toward frivolity"
A natural inclination
Example: "He has a proclivity for exaggeration"
The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
Example: "The tower had a pronounced tilt"
The act of deviating from a vertical position
Leaning - as an adjective satellite
Leaning - as a verb
To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
Example: "She leaned out of the window."
To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
Example: "I’m leaning towards voting conservative in the next election. the hispanic vote leans democratic."
Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
To hang outwards.
To press against.
To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.
To conceal.
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Word Game Points
LEANING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
LEANING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
LEANING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
