lanky vs lean

lanky is not a noun while lean is a noun.

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

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

lanky (adjective)	lean (adjective)
tall and thin and having long slender limbs	lacking in mineral content or combustible material
tall and thin	lacking excess flesh
	not profitable or prosperous
	containing little excess

lanky (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