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LEAN-TO

\lˈiːn tuː], \lˈiːn tuː], \l_ˈiː_n t_uː]\

Definitions of LEAN-TO

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A building leaning on another.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A building, or part of one, of which the rafters lean on another building, or against a wall.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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