lean meaning in Tamil

சாய் cāy

/ˈliːn/

lean in Tamil: சாய் (cāy), அழுத்து (aḻuttu), ஒல்லி (olli). In English, lean means to incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

Tamil words for lean

to incline: சாய் cāy
to rest or rely upon for support: சாய் cāy
to hang outwards: சாய் cāy
to press against: சாய் cāy, அழுத்து aḻuttu
being slim, not fleshy: ஒல்லி olli

English meaning of lean

verb To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
verb To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
verb To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.
verb To hang outwards.

Full definition of lean

lean in a sentence

She leaned out of the window.
I’m leaning towards voting Conservative in the next election.
The Hispanic vote leans Democratic.

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Questions about lean in Tamil

What is the meaning of lean in Tamil?: Lean in Tamil is சாய் (cāy), அழுத்து (aḻuttu), ஒல்லி (olli).
lean என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?: Lean: சாய் (cāy), அழுத்து (aḻuttu), ஒல்லி (olli).
What does lean mean in English?: Lean means to incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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