lien/lean

lien (lēn)

Noun

• The right to take and hold or sell the property of a debtor as security or payment for a debt or duty.

lean (lēn)

Noun

• A tilt or an inclination away from the vertical.
• Meat with little or no fat.

Verb. _{^{leaned, leaning, leans.}}

Verb. Intransitive

• To bend or slant away from the vertical.
• To incline the weight of the body so as to be supported: leaning against the railing.
• To rely for assistance or support: Lean on me for help.
• To have a tendency or preference: a government that leans toward fascism.
• Informal. To exert pressure: The boss is leaning on us to meet the deadline.

Verb. Transitive

• To set or place so as to be resting or supported.
• To cause to incline.

Adjective. _{^{leaner, leanest.}}

• Not fleshy or fat; thin.
• Containing little or no fat.
• Not productive or prosperous;  lean years.
• Chemistry. Lacking in combustible material: lean fuel.