lean-to
1 of 2noun
ˈlēn-ˌtü 
plural lean-tos ˈlēn-ˌtüz
1
: a wing or extension of a building having a lean-to roof
2
: a rough shed or shelter with a lean-to roof
lean-to
2 of 2adjective
: having only one slope or pitch
a lean-to roof
see roof illustration 
Word History
First Known Use
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1649, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
lean-to
noun
ˈlēn-ˌtü
plural lean-tos
1
: a building that has a roof with only one slope and is usually joined to another building
2
: a rough shelter that has a roof with only one slope and is held up by posts, rocks, or trees
lean-tos
noun
as in huts
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