spindle-legged vs lean

spindle-legged is not a noun while lean is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spindle-legged	No	Yes	No	No
lean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

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

spindle-legged (adjective)	lean (adjective)
having long slender legs	lacking in mineral content or combustible material
	lacking excess flesh
	not profitable or prosperous
	containing little excess

spindle-legged (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