Lean to

noun

A simple type of building attached to another building, often for shelter or storage.

He built a lean-to for his tools against the side of his house.
Visual representation of "lean to" - A simple type of building attached to another building, often for shelter or storage.

Often appears as...

  • build a lean-to
  • lean-to shed
adjective

Describing a building that is attached to a larger building and is supported by it.

The lean-to garage was attached to the side of the house.
Visual representation of "lean to" - Describing a building that is attached to a larger building and is supported by it.

Often appears as...

  • lean-to structure
  • lean-to garage
verb

To lean on or against something for support, especially if that thing is also leaning on another thing.

The old man would lean to his cane as he walked.
Visual representation of "lean to" - To lean on or against something for support, especially if that thing is also leaning on another thing.

Often appears as...

  • lean to the side
  • lean to the wall
noun

A simple type of building attached to another building, often for shelter or storage.

He built a lean-to for his tools against the side of his house.
Visual representation of "lean to" - A simple type of building attached to another building, often for shelter or storage.

Often appears as...

  • build a lean-to
  • lean-to shed
adjective

Describing a building that is attached to a larger building and is supported by it.

The lean-to garage was attached to the side of the house.
Visual representation of "lean to" - Describing a building that is attached to a larger building and is supported by it.

Often appears as...

  • lean-to structure
  • lean-to garage
verb

To lean on or against something for support, especially if that thing is also leaning on another thing.

The old man would lean to his cane as he walked.
Visual representation of "lean to" - To lean on or against something for support, especially if that thing is also leaning on another thing.

Often appears as...

  • lean to the side
  • lean to the wall
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "lean to"
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Shelter Usage

Often used to describe a temporary or simple shelter attached to something for protection or storage.

Illustration for Shelter Usage
They constructed a lean-to at the campsite for cover.
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Building Attachment

A lean-to is always a secondary structure supported by the main building.

Illustration for Building Attachment
The garden tools were kept in a lean-to attached to the barn.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Shelter Usage

Often used to describe a temporary or simple shelter attached to something for protection or storage.

Illustration for Shelter Usage
They constructed a lean-to at the campsite for cover.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Building Attachment

A lean-to is always a secondary structure supported by the main building.

Illustration for Building Attachment
The garden tools were kept in a lean-to attached to the barn.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Shelter Usage

Often used to describe a temporary or simple shelter attached to something for protection or storage.

Illustration for Shelter Usage
They constructed a lean-to at the campsite for cover.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Building Attachment

A lean-to is always a secondary structure supported by the main building.

Illustration for Building Attachment
The garden tools were kept in a lean-to attached to the barn.
Visual representation of the word "Lean to"

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