A tendency or propensity.
a man of socialist leanings
To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
She leaned out of the window.
To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election. The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.
Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc.
To hang outwards.
To press against.
To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen.
To conceal.