simple past tense and past participle of lean over backwards

plural of lean-to

An item of furniture like a flat bench, but positioned at a vertical diagonal, and often with attached arm-rests. Popularized in the early era of Hollywood film, where they allowed actresses in elaborate costumes to rest without becoming disheveled.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, towards. / (transitive) To favor in a decision.

Alternative form of forward-leaning

(chiefly US, idiomatic) Disposed to take action or to exercise initiative; aggressive; bold. / (idiomatic) Innovative, cutting-edge, progressive, visionary.

plural of leaning board

(colloquial) efficient because of having nothing in excess of what is needed, and single-minded in one's objective

Of or relating to the burning of fuel with an excess of air in an internal combustion engine.

Alternative form of lean-burn.