Definition of leaning

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Leaning (n.) The act, or state, of inclining; inclination; tendency; as, a leaning towards Calvinism..

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Bias :: Bias (n.) A leaning of the mind; propensity or prepossession toward an object or view, not leaving the mind indifferent; bent; inclination..
Recumbence :: Recumbence (n.) The act of leaning, resting, or reclining; the state of being recumbent..
Recline :: Recline (v. t.) Having a reclining posture; leaning; reclining.
Proclitic :: Proclitic (a.) Leaning forward; -- said of certain monosyllabic words which are so closely attached to the following word as not to have a separate accent.
Reclination :: Reclination (n.) The act of leaning or reclining, or the state of being reclined..
Inclinable :: Inclinable (a.) Having a propensity of will or feeling; leaning in disposition; disposed; propense; as, a mind inclinable to truth..
Inclined :: Inclined (p. p. & a.) Having a leaning or tendency towards, or away from, a thing; disposed or moved by wish, desire, or judgment; as, a man inclined to virtue..
Dentilave :: Dentilave (n.) A wash for cleaning the teeth.
Glean :: Glean (n.) A collection made by gleaning.
Scour :: Scour (v. t.) To rub hard with something rough, as sand or Bristol brick, especially for the purpose of cleaning; to clean by friction; to make clean or bright; to cleanse from grease, dirt, etc., as articles of dress..
Tend :: Tend (a.) To be directed, as to any end, object, or purpose; to aim; to have or give a leaning; to exert activity or influence; to serve as a means; to contribute; as, our petitions, if granted, might tend to our destruction..
Supine :: Supine (a.) Leaning backward, or inclining with exposure to the sun; sloping; inclined..
Bent :: Bent (v.) A leaning or bias; proclivity; tendency of mind; inclination; disposition; purpose; aim.
Scrub :: Scrub (v. t.) To rub hard; to wash with rubbing; usually, to rub with a wet brush, or with something coarse or rough, for the purpose of cleaning or brightening; as, to scrub a floor, a doorplate..
Shack :: Shack (n.) The grain left after harvest or gleaning; also, nuts which have fallen to the ground..
Discubitory :: Discubitory (a.) Leaning; fitted for a reclining posture.
Dentifrice :: Dentifrice (n.) A powder or other substance to be used in cleaning the teeth; tooth powder.
Gleaning :: Gleaning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Glea.
Swab :: Swab (n.) A kind of mop for cleaning floors, the desks of vessels, etc., esp. one made of rope-yarns or threads..
Leaning :: Leaning (n.) The act, or state, of inclining; inclination; tendency; as, a leaning towards Calvinism..
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