Definition of leaning

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Leaning (n.) The act, or state, of inclining; inclination; tendency; as, a leaning towards Calvinism..

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Erect :: Erect (a.) Upright, or having a vertical position; not inverted; not leaning or bent; not prone; as, to stand erect..
Flush :: Flush (v. t.) To cause to be full; to flood; to overflow; to overwhelm with water; as, to flush the meadows; to flood for the purpose of cleaning; as, to flush a sewer..
Reclination :: Reclination (n.) The act of leaning or reclining, or the state of being reclined..
Inclinnation :: Inclinnation (n.) A leaning or tendency of the mind, feelings, preferences, or will; propensity; a disposition more favorable to one thing than to another; favor; desire; love..
Tend :: Tend (a.) To be directed, as to any end, object, or purpose; to aim; to have or give a leaning; to exert activity or influence; to serve as a means; to contribute; as, our petitions, if granted, might tend to our destruction..
Swain :: Swaggy (a.) Inclined to swag; sinking, hanging, or leaning by its weight..
Gleaning :: Gleaning (n.) The act of gathering after reapers; that which is collected by gleaning.
Discubitory :: Discubitory (a.) Leaning; fitted for a reclining posture.
Inclinable :: Inclinable (a.) Leaning; tending.
Penwiper :: Penwiper (n.) A cloth, or other material, for wiping off or cleaning ink from a pen..
Recumbent :: Recumbent (a.) Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle..
Toothbrush :: Toothbrush (n.) A brush for cleaning the teeth.
Picker :: Picker (n.) A priming wire for cleaning the vent.
Penthouse :: Penthouse (a.) Leaning; overhanging.
Incline :: Incline (v. t.) To cause to deviate from a line, position, or direction; to give a leaning, bend, or slope to; as, incline the column or post to the east; incline your head to the right..
Bias :: Bias (n.) A leaning of the mind; propensity or prepossession toward an object or view, not leaving the mind indifferent; bent; inclination..
Nailbrush :: Nailbrush (n.) A brush for cleaning the nails.
Dipping :: Dipping (n.) The process of cleaning or brightening sheet metal or metalware, esp. brass, by dipping it in acids, etc..
Manhole :: Manhole (n.) A hole through which a man may descend or creep into a drain, sewer, steam boiler, parts of machinery, etc., for cleaning or repairing..
Scour :: Scour (v. t.) To rub hard with something rough, as sand or Bristol brick, especially for the purpose of cleaning; to clean by friction; to make clean or bright; to cleanse from grease, dirt, etc., as articles of dress..
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