leaning
lee ning
- n an inclination to do something
he felt leanings toward frivolity - n a natural inclination
- n the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
- n the act of deviating from a vertical position
- v to incline or bend from a vertical position
- v cause to lean or incline
- v have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
- v rely on for support
- v cause to lean to the side
- s departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
the leaning tower of Pisa
- Last week, the leaning tower of Pisa, famed piece of medieval architecture, was in danger of toppling over.
- Each camp believes Illinois to be leaning toward its candidate.
- When undecided voters leaning towards Obama and McCain are accounted for, the race narrows to 47% to 43%, barely above the poll's 3.