wall
wall
wɔ:l
vawl
British pronunciation
/wɔːl/

Definition & Meaning of "wall"in English

Wall
01

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

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wall definition and meaning
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He noticed a spider crawling up the wall.
He placed a bookshelf against the wall to store his books.
1.1

an embankment or structure built around a space for defense or protection

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Ancient cities were protected by stone walls.
Soldiers built a wall to defend the camp.
1.2

a masonry or constructed fence, often around an estate, garden, or property

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The garden was enclosed by a brick wall.
They painted the wall surrounding the house.
1.3

a layer or membrane that encloses or separates structures within an organism, providing protection and support

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The stomach wall contains multiple layers that aid in digestion.
The cell wall provides structural support to the plant cell.
1.4

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

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She hung a beautiful painting on the living room wall.
The contractor suggested repainting the walls to brighten up the space.
02

a metaphorical barrier representing a difficult or awkward situation that impedes progress or resolution

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She felt like she hit a wall in her career, unable to progress any further.
The negotiations reached a wall, with neither side willing to compromise.
03

a layer of material forming an enclosure, barrier, or covering

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The walls of the tank were coated with rubber.
She insulated the wall to reduce heat loss.
04

a vertical or near-vertical rock face, cliff, or sheer surface

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Climbers scaled the sheer wall of the mountain.
The cave had a smooth limestone wall.
05

a person who is staying on the sidelines or not actively participating in the social atmosphere of a party

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She felt like a wall at the party, just sitting there while everyone else was mingling.
Do n’t just be a wall, come join us on the dance floor!
to wall
01

to surround an area with a protective barrier or structure

Transitive: to wall an area
to wall definition and meaning
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The garden was walled to protect it from strong winds.
The ancient city was walled for defense against invaders.
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