bony vs lean

bony is not a noun while lean is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bony	No	Yes	No	No
lean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

bony (noun)	lean (noun)
	the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

bony (adjective)	lean (adjective)
having bones especially many or prominent bones	lacking in mineral content or combustible material
composed of or containing bone	lacking excess flesh
being very thin	not profitable or prosperous
	containing little excess

bony (verb)	lean (verb)
	rely on for support
	cause to lean or incline
	to incline or bend from a vertical position
	cause to lean to the side
	have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined