lean precariously

Frequency: 4.57.4 per million words

to lean in an unstable or insecure way

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Examples (10)

  • She leaned precariously out of the window.
  • The old ladder leaned precariously against the crumbling wall.
  • A tall stack of boxes leaned precariously in the corner of the room.
  • He was forced to lean precariously over the railing to catch the falling keys.
  • After the storm, the damaged street lamp leaned precariously towards the road.
  • The tightrope walker leaned precariously from side to side, maintaining balance.
  • Don't lean precariously on that wobbly table; it might collapse.
  • The ancient tower has leaned precariously for centuries, attracting tourists.
  • He felt the small boat lean precariously with every strong wave.
  • The sign was leaning precariously and looked like it could fall at any moment.