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leanto

 

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leanto

Definition:

A leanto is a simple shelter or structure that usually consists of a single wall or a partial enclosure supported by a larger structure such as a building or a rock formation.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Sense 1:

As a noun, leanto refers to a simple shelter or structure with only one wall or a partial enclosure.

Example sentence: The hikers took shelter from the rain under a leanto they found along the trail.

Sense 2:

As a verb, leanto is the act of building or attaching a simple shelter or structure with only one wall or a partial enclosure to another structure.

Example sentence: They decided to leanto a small shed against the back of their house for extra storage.

Sense 3 (Local):

In certain regions, leanto is used to describe a type of porch or extension attached to a house.

Example sentence: The old farmhouse had a charming leanto where the family enjoyed their morning coffee.

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