Phonetics:
Meanings:
noun
Definition: A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
Definition: A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
Example: The town wall was surrounded by a moat.
Definition: Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
Example: We’re adding another wall in this room during the remodeling. The wind blew against the walls of the tent.
Definition: A point of desperation.
Definition: A point of defeat or extinction.
Definition: An impediment to free movement.
Example: A wall of police officers met the protesters before they reached the capitol steps.
Definition: A type of butterfly (Lasiommata megera).
Definition: (often in combination) A barrier.
Example: a seawall; a firewall
Definition: A barrier to vision.
Definition: Something with the apparent solidity and dimensions of a building wall.
Example: a wall of sound; a wall of water
Definition: A divisive or containing structure in an organ or cavity.
Definition: (auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.
Synonyms: chandelier,
Definition: A doctor who tries to admit as few patients as possible.
Antonyms: sieve,
Definition: A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.
Definition: A personal notice board listing messages of interest to a particular user.
verb
Definition: To enclose with, or as if with, a wall or walls.
Example: He walled the study with books.