LEANING TOWER OF PISA


Meaning of LEANING TOWER OF PISA in English

ˌLeaning ˌTower of ˈPisa, the BrE AmE

a tall round tower in Pisa, Italy, which does not stand straight, but ↑ lean s to one side. It was built in the 12th century and is popular with tourists. In recent years work was successfully carried out to reduce the angle at which the tower leans, making it less likely to fall down.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.