the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; " the tower had a pronounced tilt"; " the ship developed a list to starboard"; " he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"

the act of deviating from a vertical position

a natural inclination; " he has a proclivity for exaggeration"

resting against a support

The act, or state, of inclining; inclination; tendency; as, a leaning towards Calvinism.

Andrews, sitting in the fireman's seat, was leaning from the window, glancing first ahead and then back. – Tom of the Raiders by Austin Bishop

He was leaning on his daughter's arm, while in one hand he carried a stick. – Mrs. Falchion, Complete by Gilbert Parker Last Updated: March 12, 2009

I paid little attention to them, for against the rough wall was an old woman, and leaning upon her- as I live, it is true- was my own, my beautiful sister, she whom I had left in England! – The Portland Sketch Book by Various