Definition of "Lean" :

noun: the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

verb: rely on for support

"We can lean on this man."

verb: cause to lean or incline

"He leaned his rifle against the wall."

verb: to incline or bend from a vertical position

"She leaned over the banister."

verb: cause to lean to the side

verb: have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

adjective: lacking excess flesh

"Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look."

adjective: not profitable or prosperous

"A lean year."

adjective: lacking in mineral content or combustible material

"Lean ore."

adjective: containing little excess

"A lean budget."