lank vs lean

lank is not a noun while lean is a noun.

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

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

lank (adjective)	lean (adjective)
long and thin and often limp	lacking in mineral content or combustible material
long and lean	lacking excess flesh
	not profitable or prosperous
	containing little excess

lank (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