Leans
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /liːnz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Leans is a verb meaning third-person singular simple present indicative of lean.
Meaning
third-person singular simple present indicative of lean.
More Meanings
- plural of lean
- (aviation, with the) A dangerous sensory illusion where the pilot of an aircraft believes themselves to be in a bank when they are actually wings-level, or vice-versa, often resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft.
Example Sentences
If you don't use your flight instruments when flying in cloud, you can easily get the leans and enter a fatal graveyard spiral.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inclination, incline, tilt, slant, run, trim.
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