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lean-to

lean-to
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [leen too]
    • /lin tu/
    • /ˈliːn.tuː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [leen too]
    • /lin tu/

Definitions of lean-to word

  • noun plural lean-to a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof. 1
  • noun plural lean-to a roof of a single pitch with the higher end abutting a wall or larger building. 1
  • noun plural lean-to a structure with such a roof. 1
  • noun lean-to shed with slanted roof 1
  • countable noun lean-to A lean-to is a building such as a shed or garage which is attached to one wall of a larger building, and which usually has a sloping roof. 0
  • noun lean-to a roof that has a single slope with its upper edge adjoining a wall or building 0

Information block about the term

Origin of lean-to

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English; noun use of verb phrase lean to

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Lean-to

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lean-to popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for lean-to

noun lean-to

  • hut — a small or humble dwelling of simple construction, especially one made of natural materials, as of logs or grass.
  • shack — a rough cabin; shanty.
  • shanty — a crudely built hut, cabin, or house.
  • addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
  • shed — Textiles. (on a loom) a triangular, transverse opening created between raised and lowered warp threads through which the shuttle passes in depositing the loose pick.

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