Leaning synonyms
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A framework transverse to the length of a structure, for supporting lateral as well as vertical loads
A deviation or the degree of deviation from the horizontal or vertical; a slant:
A natural inclination or tendency; bent
(Old Poet.) Leaning or sloping backward
alist
The definition of aptitude is a natural skill or talent.
A bias is defined as a line sewn or cut diagonally across fabric.
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A nisus.
A strong wish or craving
Arrangement, positioning, or distribution:
A natural talent or ability; aptitude; knack
A feeling of attraction or love; fondness:
Preference, bias in favor of, tendency.
Taste, liking, or inclination (f)
A special liking for something; a preference.
The condition of being predisposed; inclination or tendency; predilection
The right or chance to make a choice:
Detriment or harm caused to a person, especially in a legal case:
A natural or habitual tendency or inclination, esp. toward something discreditable
reclination
The angle made by the plane of a dial with a vertical plane which it intersects in a horizontal line.
A susceptible temperament or disposition; capacity for receiving impressions
A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
The general direction of something:
To rely for assistance or support:
To serve as the tip of
Something, such as molted skin, that is thrown off, out, or away.
The definition of a squint is a situation where the eyes are partially closed, or is slang for a quick look.
A characteristic mood, style, or habit; a natural inclination:
approach (related)
A way or means of reaching something; an access:
like (related)
(Usually plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).
Tilting, or jousting, with or as with a lance
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
A canopy or an awning for a boat, wagon, or cart.
To smuggle:
To manage the activities and transactions of; run:
To cover with list, or with strips of cloth; to put list on; to stripe as if with list.
(Sports) To hit (a ball or puck, for example) at an angle.
Slant is defined as to tip something to the side, or to write or tell something with a point of view.
To remove the tip of:
To slope; incline; slant; tip
In a thin manner:
To lower or debase oneself:
To give up the use or possession of; part with or give up conveniently
The definition of slope is to slant up or down, or to put something into a position where it slants up or down.
To lose or cause to lose weight, as by dieting or exercise.
To exert pressure, or compelling influence, on
Prefer is defined as to like someone or something better than another.
To have a dependence:
To careen is defined as to move quickly and wildly from side to side in a specific direction in an out of control manner.
To yield by curving or crooking, as from pressure
1898, J. Meade Falkner, Moonfleet Chapter 5
The definition of favor is to show preferential treatment and to act like you like someone better than others.
To turn aside from a course or established direction; swerve:
To place a preparation of finely shredded tobacco in one's mouth.
To wander about from place to place, from job to job, etc.
Droop is defined as to hang down, bend down or to lose strength.
To extend or lay out:
To arrange for the publication or display of:
(Figuratively) To exercise powerful or controlling influence over; to bend, figuratively; to turn; to incline.
To bend, turn, or slope downward or aside
To lose or abandon one's moral values and stoop (to some unworthy action)
To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane; as, a line or cable supported by its ends sags, though tightly drawn; the floor of a room sags; hence, to lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position; as, a building may sag one way or another; a door sags on its hinges.
Trend is defined as to go in a general direction or to have a tendency to go in a certain way.
Squint is to close one eye, or to squeeze your eyes shut a little, to try to get a better view.
To scrape or sweep
disregarding (antonym)
forgetting (antonym)
To forget things; be forgetful
straightening (antonym)
Straighten is to make something orderly or unwavy.
disliking (antonym)
To dislike is to feel distaste or hostility towards someone or something.
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