lean vs lanky

lean is a noun but lanky is not a noun.

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

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

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

lean (verb)	lanky (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