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Lean vs Buckle - What's the difference?

lean | buckle | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between lean and buckle

is that lean is to incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating while buckle is to distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.

As an adjective lean

is slim; not fleshy.

As a noun buckle is

a clasp used for fastening two things together, such as the ends of a belt, or for retaining the end of a strap.

Peaky vs Lean - What's the difference?

peaky | lean | Synonyms |

Peaky is a synonym of lean.


As an adjective peaky

is sickly; peaked.

As a proper noun lean is

.

Scrimpy vs Lean - What's the difference?

scrimpy | lean | Related terms |

Scrimpy is a related term of lean.


As a proper noun lean is

.

Debilitated vs Lean - What's the difference?

debilitated | lean | Related terms |

Debilitated is a related term of lean.


As an adjective debilitated

is weakened.

As a verb debilitated

is (debilitate).

As a proper noun lean is

.

Stretch vs Lean - What's the difference?

stretch | lean |


As a verb stretch

is (label) to lengthen by pulling.

As a noun stretch

is an act of stretching .

As a proper noun lean is

.

Sickly vs Lean - What's the difference?

sickly | lean | Related terms |

Sickly is a related term of lean.


As an adjective sickly

is frequently ill; often in poor health; given to becoming ill.

As a verb sickly

is to make sickly.

As an adverb sickly

is in a sick manner.

As a proper noun lean is

.

Weak vs Lean - What's the difference?

weak | lean | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between weak and lean

is that weak is lacking in force (usually strength) or ability while lean is slim; not fleshy.

As a verb lean is

to incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.

Lean vs Skeletal - What's the difference?

lean | skeletal | Related terms |

Lean is a related term of skeletal.


As a proper noun lean

is .

As an adjective skeletal is

of, or relating to the skeleton.

Lean vs Emaciated - What's the difference?

lean | emaciated | Related terms |

Lean is a related term of emaciated.


As a proper noun lean

is .

As an adjective emaciated is

thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.

As a verb emaciated is

(emaciate).

White vs Lean - What's the difference?

white | lean | Related terms |

White is a related term of lean.


As proper nouns the difference between white and lean

is that white is while lean is .

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