Incline+from+a+perpendicular

  • 1lean against/on — incline from the perpendicular and rest against. → lean …

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  • 2lean — lean1 verb (past and past participle leaned or chiefly Brit. leant) 1》 be in or move into a sloping position.     ↘(lean against/on) incline from the perpendicular and rest against. 2》 (lean on) rely on or derive support from. 3》 (lean on)… …

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  • 3lean — Ⅰ. lean [1] ► VERB (past and past part. leaned or chiefly Brit. leant) 1) be in or move into a sloping position. 2) (lean against/on) incline from the perpendicular and rest against. 3) (lean on) rely on for sup …

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  • 4leanly — Ⅰ. lean [1] ► VERB (past and past part. leaned or chiefly Brit. leant) 1) be in or move into a sloping position. 2) (lean against/on) incline from the perpendicular and rest against. 3) (lean on) rely on for sup …

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  • 5leanness — Ⅰ. lean [1] ► VERB (past and past part. leaned or chiefly Brit. leant) 1) be in or move into a sloping position. 2) (lean against/on) incline from the perpendicular and rest against. 3) (lean on) rely on for sup …

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  • 6rake — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English racu; akin to Old High German rehho rake Date: before 12th century 1. a. an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of… …

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  • 7lean — 1. v. & n. v. (past and past part. leaned or leant) 1 intr. & tr. (often foll. by across, back, over, etc.) be or place in a sloping position; incline from the perpendicular. 2 intr. & tr. (foll. by against, on, upon) rest or cause to rest for… …

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  • 8nod — v. & n. v. (nodded, nodding) 1 intr. incline one s head slightly and briefly in greeting, assent, or command. 2 intr. let one s head fall forward in drowsiness; be drowsy. 3 tr. incline (one s head). 4 tr. signify (assent etc.) by a nod. 5 intr.… …

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  • 9lean — I. v. n. 1. Incline (from a perpendicular), slope. 2. Recline, bear, rest, repose. 3. Tend, have a tendency. 4. Repose, rely, depend, confide, trust. II. v. a. Rest, incline for support, lay. III. a …

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  • 10rake — rake1 noun 1》 an implement consisting of a pole with a toothed crossbar or fine tines at the end, used for drawing together cut grass or leaves or smoothing loose soil or gravel. 2》 an act of raking. verb 1》 draw together or make smooth with a… …

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