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| against |
When you lean against a tree, it means that part of your body touches the tree, and the tree supports some of your body's weight. [1/4 definitions] |
| bend |
to lean one's upper body from the waist (often followed by "over", "forward", or "back"). [1/5 definitions] |
| cushion |
A cushion is something you can often find on a chair or couch. It is something that you can sit on or lean against to be comfortable. A cushion is a fabric container filled with soft material and sewn together around the edges. It is similar to a pillow, but it is usually more firm. [1/2 definitions] |
| lean1 |
When something leans, it bends down or to one side. When you lean, you bend the top part of your body to one side or down toward the ground. [6 definitions] |
| lean-to |
a shelter that has one side that slopes up and serves as both a wall and a roof. The sloping side is supported by something like logs or posts. A lean-to is often open on the other ends or sides. |
| list2 |
(used to describe ships or boats) to lean to one side. [1/2 definitions] |
| prop1 |
to rest or lean on for support. [1/3 definitions] |
| rest1 |
When you rest against something, you lean against it for support. If you rest against a wall, you lean against it and it helps to hold you up. [1/11 definitions] |
| spare |
thin; lean. [1/12 definitions] |
| stake1 |
to tie to or lean against a stake in order to give support. [1/4 definitions] |
| thin |
having little flesh; lean. [1/9 definitions] |
| tilt |
to lean to one side; slant. [1/4 definitions] |
| tip2 |
to lean; slant; tilt. [1/6 definitions] |
| trim |
If your body is trim, it is lean and in good condition. [1/5 definitions] |
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