Transcription
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- [leen too]
- /lin tu/
- /ˈliːn.tuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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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