Definition of 'leaning'

See also: lean 

Noun

1. an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity"
      Synonyms: propensity tendency
2. a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"
      Synonyms: proclivity propensity
3. 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"
      Synonyms: tilt list inclination lean
4. the act of deviating from a vertical position

Adjective

1. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"
      Synonyms: atilt canted tilted tipped

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