Complete Definition of "lean-to"

English

Etymology
First attested w:1461|1461

Pronunciation
AHD|l�n�t��

Noun
lean-to

  1. A shelter with a sloped roof; also a building with a similar construction attached to the side of a building as an extension;

#: �The only other alternative was to lodge her in the little modern lean-to, which I have already described as being tacked on to the side of the old building.�

Translations
Finnish: katos, laavu

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Revision and Credits for"lean-to"
  • 2007-05-23 03:07 - EncycloPetey - Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/201.246.81.210|201.246.81.210]] ([[User_talk:201.246.81.210|Talk]]); changed back to last version by [[User:Hippietrail|Hippietrail]]

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