leaning

Noun
  1. An inclination to do something (synset 107514352)
    "he felt leanings toward frivolity"
    is a type of: inclination - that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
    same as: propensity, tendency
  2. A natural inclination (synset 106209296)
    "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"
    is a type of: disposition, inclination, tendency - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
    same as: proclivity, propensity
  3. The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical (synset 105075249)
    "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
    is a type of: position, spatial relation - the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated
    same as: inclination, lean, list, tilt
  4. The act of deviating from a vertical position (synset 100071183)
    is a type of: act, deed, human action, human activity - something that people do or cause to happen
Adjective
  1. Departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal (synset 301237400)
    "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"
    similar to: inclined - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
    same as: atilt, canted, tilted, tipped

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