Meaning of the word lean-to in English

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lean-to

US /ˈliːn.tuː/
UK /ˈliːn.tuː/
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Noun

1.

a building or structure, typically with a sloping roof, that is built against and supported by the wall of a larger building.

Example:
They added a small lean-to to the side of the shed for extra storage.
The old cabin had a simple lean-to kitchen.
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