leaning tower

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leaning tower

The Leaning Tower of Pisa stands at a distinct angle in the city square.

Definition

Noun: A famous freestanding bell tower (campanile) in Pisa, Italy, known for its unintended and visible tilt from the perpendicular. Its construction began in 1174.

Usage

The term "leaning tower" is a proper noun used specifically to refer to this iconic architectural landmark. It is almost always used with the definite article "the."

Examples
  • The Leaning Tower is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
  • We climbed the 294 steps to the top of the Leaning Tower.
  • The tilt of the Leaning Tower is due to an unstable foundation.
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase is sometimes used generically (without capitalization) to describe any tower that is not vertical, though this is less common.
    • The old church had a small leaning tower on its property.
Variants and Related Words
  • Campanile: The architectural term for a freestanding bell tower, often associated with Italian churches.
  • Tower of Pisa: Another common name for the same structure.
Synonyms
  • (There are no true synonyms for this specific proper noun. Descriptive phrases include:) the tilted tower of Pisa; the campanile of Pisa.
Related Phrases
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa: The full and most precise name of the structure.
leaning tower

The Leaning Tower of Pisa stands at a distinct angle in the city square.

Noun
  1. a tall round marble campanile in Pisa that is not perpendicular; construction was begun in 1174

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