Lean and Nod

Lean

Lean verb - To set or cause to be at an angle.

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Nod and lean are semantically related. in bend topic. In some cases you can use "Nod" instead a verb "Lean".

Nearby Words: leaning, leaned, leanness, leant

Nod verb - To make short up-and-down movements.

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Lean and nod are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lean" instead a verb "Nod".

Nearby Words: nodded, nodding

lean head

nod head

And, as a possible nod to this trope, the wolves are all very lean and ragged-looking with visible ribs, which also makes a handy justification for why they're all excessively human-aggressive instead of just quietly slinking off in the woods.

Source: Video Game / Dragon's Dogma
For instance, since there was no way to animate a person convincingly speaking over recorded dialogue, the action for talking was for the characters to lean forward, nod their heads, and wave their arms around.

Source: Milking the Giant Cow

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