Inclines (5)
'inclines' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is the entire clue.
(Another definition for leans that I've seen is " Inclines, tends".)
'inclines' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for slopes that I've seen before include "Slanting surfaces" , "Gradients, inclines" , "Of fairly great stature" , "Stretches of falling ground as for skiers" , "Inclines, pitches" .)