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verb • To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating. • To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc. • Followed by against, on, or upon: to rest or rely, for support, comfort, etc. • To hang outwards. • To press against. • To thin out (a fuel-air mixture): to reduce the fuel flow into the mixture so that there is more air or oxygen. • To conceal. adjective • (of a person or animal) Slim; not fleshy. • (of meat) Having little fat. • Having little extra or little to spare; scanty; meagre. • Having a low proportion or concentration of a desired substance or ingredient. • Of a character which prevents the compositor from earning the usual wages; opposed to fat. • Efficient, economic, frugal, agile, slimmed-down; pertaining to the modern industrial principles of "lean manufacturing" | ||||||||
| 34% | 9 | Typically sourced from herring or sprat | ||||||
noun • minnows or other small fresh- or saltwater fish (especially herring); usually cooked whole • the edible young of especially herrings and sprats and smelts | ||||||||
| 34% | 9 | Also known as sprat | ||||||
noun • small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines • small herring processed like a sardine | ||||||||
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