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lean·-to (lēn′to̵̅o̅′)

noun pl. lean-tos -·tos′

  1. a roof with a single slope, its upper edge abutting a wall or building
  2. a shed with a one-slope roof, the upper end of the rafters resting against an external support, such as trees or the wall of a building
  3. a structure, as the wing of a building, whose roof is a lean-to

adjective

having or characterized by such construction

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lean-to Synonyms

lean-to

n.

shelter, shanty, cabin; see hut, shack, shed.


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lean-to Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • side: Several walls have become clear, the first are those of a lean-to on the southern side of the building.

Preposition: at

  • rear: The lean-to at the rear is the oldest part and housed the first engine to be installed in 1821.

Adjective modifier

  • small: Wall Garden Wall Gardens are smaller lean-to 's, which are designed to attach to the wall of your house.

Converse of object

  • build: The Killingworth ' back house ' is a lean-to built on to the rear of the Killingworth ' front house ' .

Modifies a noun

  • conservatory: The appeal proposal was, however, amended to omit the changes to the structure and was a simple lean-to conservatory with external access.

Preposition: with

  • roof: On left end a lean-to with Welsh slate roof and similar casement and 2 light casement in gable above.

Noun used with modifier

  • brick: Brick lean-to on west side of north chapel acts as boiler house, with chimney above.
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