wall

/wˈɔːl/

/ˈwɔɫ/

Wall

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

either of the sides of a room, house, or other building, which connects the floor to the ceiling

anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect

(anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure

synonyms : paries

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

synonyms : bulwark

a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)

a layer of material that encloses space

a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)

a difficult or awkward situation

to wall

MAIN VERB

surround with a wall in order to fortify

synonyms : fence

Examples

1. Her bedroom wall features a painting of her favorite cityscape.

2. Small cracks appeared in the wall.

3. The graffiti artist created beautiful lines on the brick wall.

4. The walls of the house were covered with a fresh coat of white paint.