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Definition of wall

wall

/wɔːl/
wall

Plural:walls
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Past Simple:walled
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Past Participle:walled
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Present Participle:walling
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• noun

1

A continuous vertical structure, typically made of brick, stone, or concrete, that encloses or divides an area.

Example

"They built a tall brick wall around the garden for privacy."


2

One of the vertical sides of a room or building that connects the floor and the ceiling.

Example

"She hung several large landscape paintings on the living room wall."


3

Any protective or restrictive barrier, whether physical, emotional, or abstract.

Example

"The strict new trade policies created a wall between the two nations' economies."

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• verb

1

To enclose, divide, or protect a space with a vertical barrier.

Example

"The ancient city was walled to defend its citizens against invading forces."


2

To block or seal an opening using building materials (often followed by 'up' or 'in').

Example

"The construction crew decided to wall up the old fireplace during the renovation."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'weall', borrowed from Latin 'vallum', meaning 'rampart' or 'palisade'.

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