Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: leaning
IPA transcription: [l'inɪŋ]
Pronunciations of leaning
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: atilt, canted, leaning, tilted, tipped
    Meaning: departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"
Usage examples
  • He sat, somewhat weakly yet, leaning against the wall.
  • Is not that fellow Corbould, who is leaning against the wall?"
  • Next, you will see a baking woman leaning over her heated oven.
  • Leaning against the fence, the captain of the nine faced his companion.
  • Half leaning, he raised the long rifle to its line and touched the trigger.
  • Cautiously, and leaning well upon the stout baluster, he began the descent.
  • Meta looked confused, leaning towards the door, then looking back at Jason.
  • "Ah!" returned the woman, laughing and leaning forward on her crossed arms.
  • "Joel," said Jasper, leaning over him, and trying to help Polly lift him up.
  • At that instant Julia Franklin passed the window, leaning on her uncle's arm.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 1910 London to Manchester air race, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Ford Nation, License CC BY-SA 4.0