Wall (Sign 3)

Phonetics:

/wɔːl/
/wɔl/

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.

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