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lean (EN)
verbi, adjektiivi, substantiivi

verbi “lean”

infinitiivi lean; hän leans; imperfekti leaned, leant uk; part. perf. leaned, leant uk; ger. leaning
  1. kallistua
    The tree leaned to the side after the storm.
  2. olla taipuvainen (johonkin suuntaan)
    After much thought, she leaned toward choosing the blue dress for the party.
  3. nojata
    Tired from the long walk, she leaned against the tree, catching her breath.

adjektiivi “lean”

lean, komp. leaner, superl. leanest
  1. hoikka
    After a year of healthy eating and exercise, Mark became noticeably leaner.
  2. vähärasvainen
    She always chooses lean chicken breast for her diet to avoid extra fat.
  3. niukka
    After losing his job, Mark had to adjust to a leaner lifestyle, cutting back on all non-essential expenses.
  4. tehokas (viitaten työskentelytapaan, joka pyrkii välttämään hukkaa)
    The company's lean approach to production significantly reduced waste and increased profits.

substantiivi “lean”

yksikkö lean, monikko leans tai ei-laskettava
  1. lihan vähärasvainen osa
    For dinner, she always preferred her steak with as much lean as possible, avoiding the fatty parts.