Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lean | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
pinched | No | Yes | No | No |
lean (noun) | pinched (noun) |
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the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical |
lean (adjective) | pinched (adjective) |
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lacking in mineral content or combustible material | as if squeezed uncomfortably tight |
lacking excess flesh | sounding as if the nose were pinched |
not profitable or prosperous | not having enough money to pay for necessities |
containing little excess | very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold |
lean (verb) | pinched (verb) |
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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 |