lean-to

(lēn′to͞o′)adj. Having or characterized by a single slope or pitch: a lean-to roof; lean-to construction.n. pl. lean-tos 1. A structure with a single-pitch roof that is attached to the side of a building as a wing or extension.2. A shelter or shed having a roof with a single slope or pitch.

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n, pl -tos1. (Architecture) a roof that has a single slope with its upper edge adjoining a wall or building2. (Architecture) a shed or outbuilding with such a roof

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n., pl. -tos. 1. a shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof. 2. a roof of a single pitch with the higher end abutting a wall or larger building. 3. a structure with such a roof. [1425–75]

Thesaurus

Noun

lean-to - rough shelter whose roof has only one slopeshelter - protective covering that provides protection from the weather

Translations

lean-to

1. a roof that has a single slope with its upper edge adjoining a wall or building 2. a shed or outbuilding with such a roof

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A shed or building having a single pitched roof, with its highest end against an adjoining wall or building.

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[′lēn‚tü] (building construction) A single-pitched roof whose summit is supported by the wall of a higher structure.

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lean-to A small extension to a building with a roof (having but one slope) whose supports lean against the building.

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noun rough shelter whose roof has only one slope

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