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lean-to
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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

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

lean-to
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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I believe it was built in 1586, there was no bathroom, no hot water and a leanto on the back for a kitchen.
NEW MILL: David Wilson Homes, 11 hours, Moorbrook Mills, Greenhill Bank Road; P Falconio, proposed two storey extension to side and leanto roof to existing sunroom at the rear, Grass Croft, Holmfirth Road.
 
 
 
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