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(lean-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. the act of inclining or bending from a vertical position;
verb. present participle of lean, which means to incline or bend in a particular direction.

Example Sentence

That tree is leaning on the house!

More Example Sentences

She was leaning against the wall, enjoying the cool breeze.

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Rhymes

  • cleaning
  • greening
  • leaning
  • meaning
  • preening
  • screening
  • weaning

  • careening
  • convening
  • demeaning
  • machining

  • intervening
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