lean-to

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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Lean-to

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

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lean-to

[′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

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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