lean to

/ˈlinˌtu/
noun
  1. A small building or shelter that has a roof sloping in one direction, usually attached to the side of a larger building or wall.
    • We built a wooden lean-to against the back of the garage to store firewood.
    • During the camping trip, they set up a lean-to using branches and a tarp for shelter from the rain.
    • The farmer kept his tools in a simple lean-to attached to the barn.
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