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Look up Lean, lean, Léan, léan, or leaning in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Lean, leaning or LEAN may refer to: Lean thinking, a business methodology
Lean
County in Illinois, United States
McLean County is a U.S. county in the east central region of Illinois, and is the largest county by land area in the state. According to the 2020 census
McLean_County,_Illinois
Recreational drug beverage
Lean or purple drank (known by numerous local and street names) is a polysubstance drink used as a recreational drug. It is prepared by mixing prescription-grade
Lean_(drug)
County in Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
Le'an County (simplified Chinese: 乐安县; traditional Chinese: 樂安縣; pinyin: Lè'ān Xiàn) is a county of central Jiangxi province, People's Republic of China
Le'an_County
County in Kentucky, United States
McLean County (/məˈkleɪn/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,152. Its county seat is Calhoun
McLean_County,_Kentucky
Topics referred to by the same term
McLean County is the name of three counties in the United States: McLean County, Illinois McLean County, Kentucky McLean County, North Dakota This disambiguation
McLean_County
Newspaper of Bloomington–Normal, Illinois, US
14, 1837, making it among the oldest still-operating businesses in McLean County, though the business lapsed between 1839 and 1845. W. O. Davis and his
The_Pantagraph
while the least populous is Hardin County. The largest by land area is McLean County, while the smallest is Putnam County. Illinois's FIPS state code is 17
List_of_counties_in_Illinois
com/event/article/id/261681/group/homepage/ [dead link] "N.D. Voters to decide McLean County Courthouse's future". October 17, 2010. Weston, Timothy. "Acculturation
National Register of Historic Places listings in North Dakota
National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_North_Dakota
Topics referred to by the same term
McLean County Courthouse may refer to: McLean County Courthouse and Square, Bloomington, Illinois Former McLean County Courthouse, Washburn, North Dakota
McLean_County_Courthouse
City in Illinois, United States
Bloomington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The 2020 census showed the city had a population of 78,680, making
Bloomington,_Illinois
Dewitt/Livingston/McLean ROE for Logan County, Region 51: Sangamon ROE for Menard County and Region 53: Tazewell ROE for Mason County in 2015, which were
List of school districts in Illinois
List_of_school_districts_in_Illinois
Clair County Allin → Stanford — in McLean County Amity → Pocohontas — in Bond County; name also used for an old plat in Cornell, Livingston County Ardmore
List_of_city_name_changes
School, Poplar Grove Belvidere High School Belvidere North High School Brown County High School, Mount Sterling Bureau Valley High School, Manlius DePue High
List of high schools in Illinois
List_of_high_schools_in_Illinois
American actor (1927–1996)
Stevenson was born in Normal, Illinois (coincidentally, a town located in McLean County). He was the great-grandson of William Stevenson (brother of US Vice
McLean_Stevenson
became the first Republican to win the White House without Kendall County or McLean County. Illinois voted to the right of Colorado for the first time since
2024 United States presidential election in Illinois
2024_United_States_presidential_election_in_Illinois
County in North Dakota, United States
McLean County (/məˈkleɪn/ mə-KLAYN) is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,771, and was estimated
McLean_County,_North_Dakota
Initiative to increase government efficiency
Lean government refers to the application of Lean Manufacturing (also known as "Lean") principles and methods to both identify and then implement the most
Lean_government
McLean County, Illinois. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in McLean County
National Register of Historic Places listings in McLean County, Illinois
National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_McLean_County,_Illinois
Town in Illinois, United States
Normal is a town in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 52,736 at the 2020 census. Normal is the smaller of two principal cities
Normal,_Illinois
This is a list of U.S. county name etymologies, covering the letters J to M. Lists of U.S. county name etymologies for links to the remainder of the list
List of U.S. county name etymologies (J–M)
List_of_U.S._county_name_etymologies_(J–M)
Village in Illinois, United States
McLean is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 743 at the 2020 census, down from 830 in 2010. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal
McLean,_Illinois
Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Cleopatra is an unincorporated community located in McLean County, Kentucky, United States. It was also known as Tichenors Store. Thomas Cicero (T.C.)
Cleopatra,_Kentucky
There are 120 counties in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Despite ranking 37th in size by area, Kentucky has 120 counties, fourth among states (including
List_of_counties_in_Kentucky
City in North Dakota, United States
Ruso is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, in the USA. The population was 1 at the 2020 census, making Ruso the least populous incorporated place
Ruso,_North_Dakota
United States historic place
The Former McLean County Courthouse in Washburn, North Dakota was built in 1905 to replace a courthouse that had burned down, and was used as a courthouse
Former McLean County Courthouse
Former_McLean_County_Courthouse
Census-designated place and unincorporated community in the U.S.
McLean (/məˈkleɪn/ mə-KLAYN) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The community's population
McLean,_Virginia
History Museum in N. Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
McLean County Museum of History is an AAM accredited institution located in Bloomington, Illinois. It is the principal asset of the McLean County Historical
McLean County Museum of History
McLean_County_Museum_of_History
County in Kentucky, United States
county's borders were altered in 1829 to form Hancock County, in 1830 to absorb a small area surrounding Whitesville, in 1854 to cede land to McLean County
Daviess_County,_Kentucky
American politician (born 1960)
Illinois, and was also charged with improper traffic lane usage. The McLean County Sheriff's report indicated that his breath-alcohol level was 0.186 percent
Bill_Mitchell_(politician)
The McLean County News is a broadsheet weekly newspaper based in Calhoun, Kentucky, and serving the entire McLean County area in northwest Kentucky. Its
McLean_County_News
Dam in McLean/Mercer counties, North Dakota
American Engineering Record documentation, all filed under Riverdale, McLean County, ND: HAER No. ND-15, "Garrison Dam", 7 photos, 1 photo caption page HAER
Garrison_Dam
River in the United States
in 1971. The river rises from several short headstreams in southern McLean County that arise from a glacial moraine southeast of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
Sangamon_River
School, Stearns McLean County High School, Calhoun Meade County High School, Brandenburg Menifee County High School, Frenchburg Mercer County Senior High School
List of high schools in Kentucky
List_of_high_schools_in_Kentucky
Residence hall at Illinois State University
when she fell from an 18th floor window. The student reported that she had leaned against the interior screen to wave to a friend when the barrier gave way
Watterson_Towers
Man-made lake in McLean County, Illinois
opening of the lake was celebrated along with the 100th birthday of McLean County. The official formal dedication was on August 31, 1930. Slightly less
Lake_Bloomington
Artificial reservoir in North Dakota, United States
glaciation during the ice age. The lake is located within the counties of: Dunn, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Mountrail, and Williams. The reservoir was created
Lake_Sakakawea
American politician and diplomat (1900–1965)
C-SPAN's The Contenders Adlai Stevenson II – McLean County Museum of History Helen Davis Stevenson – McLean County Museum of History Stevenson faced anti-U
Adlai_Stevenson_II
Metropolitan Statistical Area in Illinois, United States
micropolitan statistical area. The CSA includes McLean, DeWitt, and Livingston counties. The McLean County Regional Planning Commission (MCRPC) serves as
Bloomington–Normal
School district in McLean County, Illinois
McLean County Unit District No. 5 (legally Community Unit School District No. 5, usually shortened to Unit 5) is a unit school district in McLean County
McLean County Unit District No. 5
McLean_County_Unit_District_No._5
Historic house in Illinois, United States
8, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014. Arthur L. Pillsbury Collection, McLean County Museum of History Wikimedia Commons has media related to Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson House (Bloomington, Illinois)
Stevenson_House_(Bloomington,_Illinois)
River in Kentucky, United States
northwestern Hardin County and flows generally west-southwestwardly through or along the boundaries of Grayson, Breckinridge, Ohio and McLean counties, past the
Rough_River
Paducah McCreary County Schools Pine Knot Middle School, Pine Knot Whitley City Middle School, Whitley City McLean County Schools McLean County Middle School
List of middle schools in Kentucky
List_of_middle_schools_in_Kentucky
City in North Dakota, United States
in southern McLean County, North Dakota, United States. Located along the upper Missouri River, it is the county seat of McLean County. The population
Washburn,_North_Dakota
American political family
Biography of an American Family". www.c-span.org. April 7, 1996. "Stevenson, Adlai E II Newspaper Clippings". McLean County Museum of History. v t e v t e
Stevenson_family
Topics referred to by the same term
in McLean County, United States Bloomington, Indiana, a city in Monroe County, United States Bloomington, Minnesota, a city in Hennepin County, United
Bloomington
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Duncan Manor is a historic house located in rural McLean County, Illinois, near Towanda. The house was built circa 1866 for William R. Duncan, a livestock
Duncan_Manor
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
community located in McLean County, Illinois. It currently is still in existence, as opposed to its now-defunct namesake in DuPage County. Weston was laid out
Weston, McLean County, Illinois
Weston,_McLean_County,_Illinois
Cemetery in Bloomington, Illinois
community members, include a Civil War burial section. Since 1995, the McLean County Museum has offered tours of the cemetery the last Saturday & Sunday of
Evergreen Cemetery (Bloomington, Illinois)
Evergreen_Cemetery_(Bloomington,_Illinois)
Indian reservation in the United States
in (in descending order of reservation land) McLean, Mountrail, Dunn, McKenzie, Mercer and Ward counties. The reservation consists of 988,000 acres (4
Fort Berthold Indian Reservation
Fort_Berthold_Indian_Reservation
Interstate Highway in Illinois and Wisconsin
serves as the last Dane County exit. I-39/I-90/I-94 enters Columbia County four miles (6.4 km) north-northwest of CTH-V. From the county line northward, the
Interstate_39
1989 film by John G. Avildsen
Lean on Me is a 1989 American biographical drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Michael Schiffer, and starring Morgan Freeman. It is based
Lean_on_Me_(film)
City in Illinois, United States
Le Roy (also styled "LeRoy") is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,512 at the 2020 census. LeRoy was laid out on 28
Le_Roy,_Illinois
Village in Illinois, United States
Heyworth is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1859. As of the 2020 census, Heyworth had a population of 2,791. It
Heyworth,_Illinois
Interstate 55 travel plaza in Illinois
and Dixie Trucker's Home, is a large trucker and travel plaza located in McLean, Illinois, on Interstate 55. It was established by J.P. Walters and John
Dixie_Travel_Plaza
This is a list of counties in North Dakota. There are 53 counties in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)
List of counties in North Dakota
List_of_counties_in_North_Dakota
County in Illinois, United States
county seat is Clinton. The county was formed as De Witt County on March 1, 1839, from Macon and McLean counties. The county was named in honor of the seventh
DeWitt_County,_Illinois
American alliance of street gangs
Chicago Gang History. "Gang Prevention". Will County State's Attorney. Retrieved May 16, 2026. "McLean County Sheriff - Gang Intelligence Unit". Mcleancountyil
People_Nation
American politician (born 1961)
representing the 105th and 88th Districts. Brady also served as the McLean County Coroner from 1992 to 2000. In 2022, Dan Brady was the Republican candidate
Dan Brady (Illinois politician)
Dan_Brady_(Illinois_politician)
originates in McLean County, near Bentown, Illinois and the Benjaminville Historic Site. The creek eventually joins Salt Creek in Logan County, Illinois which
Kickapoo Creek (McLean County, Illinois)
Kickapoo_Creek_(McLean_County,_Illinois)
American serial killer (1937–2005)
hospitalized. During his incarceration, he was interrogated by the McLean County Sheriff John W. King in relation to the recent disappearances, and was
Jesse_Sumner_(serial_killer)
Intermodal transportation center in Normal, Illinois
to Central Illinois Regional Airport SHOW BUS ceased operations in McLean County in July 2025 and was replaced by Connect GO. Jefferson Lines Indianapolis
Uptown_Station
City in Illinois, United States
Chenoa is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,695 at the 2020 census. The city is located at the intersections of Interstate
Chenoa,_Illinois
Census-designated place in Illinois, United States
unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern McLean County, Illinois, United States, just off Interstate 55. It was founded in 1854
Shirley,_Illinois
American militia general (1766–1840)
result of the embezzlement, Bartholomew sold his farm and moved to McLean County, Illinois. He and his son planted a new town named Clarksville, north
Joseph_Bartholomew_(general)
American baseball player (1854–1897)
Sarah (2008). Candace Summers (ed.). "Radbourn, Charles 'Old Hoss'". McLean County Museum of History. Quinion, Michael (2011). "Charley horse". World Wide
Charles_Radbourn
River
River begins near Sibley, Illinois, in Ford County. From its headwaters the river flows west through McLean County, where it provides drainage to part of the
Mackinaw_River
Census-designated place in North Dakota, United States
Arikara Nation. It is located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 363 at the 2020 census
White_Shield,_North_Dakota
Last speaker of Mandan language
born in Elbowoods, North Dakota, on the Fort Berthold Reservation in McLean County, North Dakota. When the Garrison Dam was built, Benson and his family
Edwin_Benson
Shopping mall in Illinois, United States
Retrieved September 28, 2009. "Eastland Mall transformed Twin Cities". McLean County Museum of History. Retrieved March 3, 2026. "Eastland Mall fact sheet"
Eastland Mall (Bloomington, Illinois)
Eastland_Mall_(Bloomington,_Illinois)
Midwestern United States family
bringing the Chicago & Alton Railroad through Bloomington-Normal in McLean County, detouring it from its originally planned route through Peoria. Frederick
Funk_family
City in North Dakota, United States
Butte is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 70 at the 2020 census. Butte was founded in 1906. According to the United
Butte,_North_Dakota
City in North Dakota, United States
Garrison is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,462 at the 2020 census. Garrison was laid out in 1905 when the
Garrison,_North_Dakota
the counties of Alexander, Fulton, Jackson, Knox, and Winnebago, which Pritzker had previously won, while Pritzker managed to flip McLean county, marking
2022 Illinois gubernatorial election
2022_Illinois_gubernatorial_election
Stream in the American state of Missouri
McLean Creek is a stream in Lincoln County in the U.S. state of Missouri. McLean Creek has the name of Alexander McLean, a pioneer settler. List of rivers
McLean_Creek
Village in Illinois, United States
Saybrook is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 654 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan
Saybrook,_Illinois
City in North Dakota, United States
Turtle Lake is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 542 at the 2020 census. Turtle Lake was founded in 1905. A segment
Turtle_Lake,_North_Dakota
Deadly EF4 tornado in Kentucky, United States
While passing near the Muhlenberg–McLean county line, the tornado weakened substantially as it crossed into Ohio County at 11:10 p.m. (05:10 UTC), producing
2021_Western_Kentucky_tornado
Township in Illinois, United States
Allin Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 919 and it contained 389 housing units. Allin Township
Allin Township, McLean County, Illinois
Allin_Township,_McLean_County,_Illinois
Public park in Illinois, United States
there stood a platform with the metal dome that once belonged to McLean County Courthouse, on which they had a live monkey exhibit, designed by Grover
Miller Park (Bloomington, Illinois)
Miller_Park_(Bloomington,_Illinois)
list of U.S. county names that are used in two or more states. Ranked are the 428 most common county names, which are shared by counties in two or more
List of the most common U.S. county names
List_of_the_most_common_U.S._county_names
Section of Interstate Highway in Illinois, United States
I-55 meets an interchange with a local road leading to Atlanta, US 136 in McLean, and another local road near Shirley before entering the Bloomington–Normal
Interstate_55_in_Illinois
United States historic place
Service. July 9, 2010. "State Farm Insurance Building", McLean County Museum of History, "McLean County Museum of History; an Architectural Glimpse into Historic
State_Farm_Downtown_Building
In 45 of the 50 states of the United States, the county is used for the level of local government immediately below the state itself. Louisiana uses parishes
County statistics of the United States
County_statistics_of_the_United_States
Topics referred to by the same term
California, a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States Bellflower, Illinois, a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States Bellflower
Bellflower
Township in Illinois, United States
Funk's Grove Township is a township in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 245 and it contained 105 housing units. According
Funk's Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois
Funk's_Grove_Township,_McLean_County,_Illinois
City in Illinois, United States
Lexington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,090 at the 2020 census. There are two theories regarding the etymology
Lexington,_Illinois
U.S. House district for Illinois
Illinois. In most of the district, there are no elected Democrats above the county level, and Donald Trump carried over 65% of the district's vote in all of
Illinois's 15th congressional district
Illinois's_15th_congressional_district
Provider of mass transportation in Central Illinois
and McLean Counties in Illinois, with six deviated fixed routes serving numerous cities, as well as demand-response service across the counties. Public
Show_Bus
County in Virginia, United States
southwest, and Loudoun County to its northwest. The county is home to the offices of the director of national intelligence in McLean and the headquarters
Fairfax_County,_Virginia
Township in Illinois, United States
Hudson Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,571 and it contained 1,021 housing units. According
Hudson Township, McLean County, Illinois
Hudson_Township,_McLean_County,_Illinois
U.S. House district for Illinois
includes Joliet in Will County, parts of Naperville in southern DuPage County, parts of Belvidere in Boone County, and Aurora in Kane County. It includes the
Illinois's 11th congressional district
Illinois's_11th_congressional_district
Village in Illinois, United States
Stanford is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 600 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan
Stanford,_Illinois
City in Kentucky, United States
rule-class city located at the confluence of the Green and Rough rivers in McLean County in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 1,230 as of the 2020
Livermore,_Kentucky
River in Kentucky, United States
Ohio River flood caused Green River to back up, inundating much of McLean County. In 1941, Mammoth Cave National Park was established, and the two upper
Green_River_(Kentucky)
Reservoir in Illinois and Woodford County, Illinois
Evergreen Lake is a 925-acre (374 ha) reservoir located in McLean County, Illinois and Woodford County, Illinois. Created by damming Six Mile Creek, it was built
Evergreen_Lake_(Illinois)
County in Illinois, United States
creation of Woodford County along its current boundaries in February 1841 from a portion of Tazewell County and a portion of McLean County that had been part
Woodford_County,_Illinois
River
Streator The following counties are drained at least in part by the Vermilion River: Ford Iroquois LaSalle Livingston McLean Woodford Matthiessen State
Vermilion River (Illinois River tributary)
Vermilion_River_(Illinois_River_tributary)
Bus system operator in Illinois, US
McLean County not served by the urban fixed-route system. Connect GO replaces SHOW BUS as the public transportation provider for rural McLean County, which
Connect_Transit
Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Grove is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in McLean County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 282 as of the 2020 census
Beech Grove, McLean County, Kentucky
Beech_Grove,_McLean_County,_Kentucky
LEAN COUNTY
LEAN COUNTY
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : variant of Lynn.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Len.
Male
Native American
 Native American Hopi name LEN means "flute." Compare with another form of Len.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Cian, KEAN means "ancient, distant."
Male
Irish
 Old Irish Gaelic byname LUAN means "warrior." Compare with another form of Luan.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Seán, SEAN means "God is gracious."
Female
English
 Pet form of English Eleanor, LENA means "foreign; the other."
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Eileen, ILEAN means "beauty, radiance."Â
Female
Hebrew
(לֵ×ָה) Hebrew name LEAH means "weary." In the bible, this is the name of Jacob's first wife. Compare with other forms of Leah.
Male
English
(ΛÎων) Greek name derived from the word leon, LEON means "lion." In use by the English and Germans.Â
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Devon)
English (chiefly Devon) : nickname for a thin or lean person, from Middle English lene ‘lean’ (Old English hlǣne).Irish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Liatháin (see Lehane).Reduced form of Scottish McLean.
Male
English
 Short form of English Leonard, LEN means "lion-strong." Compare with another form of Len.
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, French, Scottish
Serves John
Male
French
A derivative of Anglo-Norman French Jehan, JEAN means "God is gracious." Compare with feminine Jean.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a habitational name from ‘The Leen’ (earlier Leon, ‘at the streams’) in Hereford or the Leen river in Nottinghamshire. Both are derived from a Celtic root verb lei- ‘flow’ (for example as in Welsh lliant ‘stream’).English : variant spelling of Lean.
Female
English
 Old English name LEA means "meadow." Compare with another form of Lea.
Female
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew Leah, LEA means "weary." Compare with another form of Lea.
Female
English
Scottish form of French Jeanne, JEAN means "God is gracious." Compare with masculine Jean.
Girl/Female
Australian, Greek, Irish
Light; Torch
Male
English
 English occupational surname transferred to forename use, from the Latin word decanus, DEAN means "dean; ecclesiastical supervisor."
Female
English
 Variant spelling of Old English Lea, LEAH means "meadow." Compare with other forms of Leah.
LEAN COUNTY
LEAN COUNTY
Surname or Lastname
English (Welsh Marches and West Midlands)
English (Welsh Marches and West Midlands) : habitational name from a place by the river Corve in Shropshire named Corfield, from the river name (which is from Old English corf ‘cutting’) + Old English feld ‘open country’.
Boy/Male
Celtic
Mythical son of Taran.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
The Dusk Lamp Beneath Tulsi Plant
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, French, Hebrew, Swiss
Precious
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a topographic name for someone who lived by a quince tree or a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of quinces, from Middle English, Old French cooin ‘quince’.
Boy/Male
Irish
Unjust.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Greek
Prophet of Doom; Abbreviation of Cassandra; Unheeded Prophetess; Pure
Girl/Female
Hindu
Patience, Forgiveness
Boy/Male
Celebrity, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam
Super Star
Girl/Female
Indian
Blessing, Eye of God, Resembling a Goddess, Blessing
LEAN COUNTY
LEAN COUNTY
LEAN COUNTY
LEAN COUNTY
LEAN COUNTY
v. t.
To cause to leap; as, to leap a horse across a ditch.
superl.
Free from awkwardness; not bungling; adroit; dexterous; as, aclean trick; a clean leap over a fence.
superl.
Penurious; stingy; close-fisted; illiberal; as, mean hospitality.
n.
An article made of lead or an alloy of lead
a.
Average; having an intermediate value between two extremes, or between the several successive values of a variable quantity during one cycle of variation; as, mean distance; mean motion; mean solar day.
v. t.
To pass over by a leap or jump; as, to leap a wall, or a ditch.
v. t.
To learn. See Lere, to learn.
superl.
Of poor quality; as, mean fare.
v. t.
To gain knowledge or information of; to ascertain by inquiry, study, or investigation; to receive instruction concerning; to fix in the mind; to acquire understanding of, or skill; as, to learn the way; to learn a lesson; to learn dancing; to learn to skate; to learn the violin; to learn the truth about something.
superl.
Well-proportioned; shapely; as, clean limbs.
v. i.
Of a character which prevents the compositor from earning the usual wages; -- opposed to fat; as, lean copy, matter, or type.
v.
A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape; as, a leak in a roof; a leak in a boat; a leak in a gas pipe.
n.
The act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.
superl.
Free from dirt or filth; as, clean clothes.
v. i.
Wanting fullness, richness, sufficiency, or productiveness; deficient in quality or contents; slender; scant; barren; bare; mean; -- used literally and figuratively; as, the lean harvest; a lean purse; a lean discourse; lean wages.
a.
Lean.
superl.
Free from that which is useless or injurious; without defects; as, clean land; clean timber.
v. i.
To cause to lean; to incline; to support or rest.
v. i.
Wanting flesh; destitute of or deficient in fat; not plump; meager; thin; lank; as, a lean body; a lean cattle.