wall
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1.0
- noun
- /wɔl/
:
pared
- The artwork hung proudly on the wall of the gallery for everyone to see.
- stone wall
- hung on walls
- city walls
It's an actual painted mural wall by Mikra Folks.
- It's an actual painted mural wall by Mikra Folks.
- That quote was written on the wall when I got to Afghanistan.
- He had a painting of three dogs on the wall, a painting.
- So they took it out of the wall and I got it here.
- First up, we have to clean off the wall much better.
- Toy museum quotes from Bible on walls, BB gun annex.
Examples
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There is the wall, and then there is the psychological wall being erected between the two countries.
Academic text (2011) -
I turned towards the wall...
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I made this short section of wall to go right here.
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Oh yeah, that could go against the wall also.
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- Yes, the church wall is almost finished.
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Somebody cover the west wall.
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What do the doors, windows, and walls say about the structure and when it was built?
Academic text (2008) -
There were holes in the wall and tunnels that led to the other side.
Academic text (2011) -
We've got some prints on the wall just here as well.
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He tunneled a hole in the wall in his cell.
Synonyms
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2.8
A thing that blocks movement or keeps places apart
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2.7
A low fence made by stacking rough stones to mark boundaries or keep animals out
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3.9
A strong wall built along the shore to protect land from the sea
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4.2
A wall or screen that divides one area of a room from another
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8.8
A wide wall of earth or stone that protects a castle
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8.6
A strong wall built to protect a place like a city or ship
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3.0
A wall or screen that separates one area from another
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7.2
A low wall at the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony to stop people from falling
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3.6
A high wall around a prison that keeps people inside
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4.4
A wall built to hold back soil or water on one side
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3.4
A wall that forms the side of a building or vehicle
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4.4
A high wall that stops flood water from entering an area
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4.9
A wall made of stones fitted together without mortar
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8.2
A wall at the end of a drain or pipe that holds soil and guides water
A wall that surrounds an area
A low stone wall made by fitting stones together without cement
A wall with two layers and a space between them to keep heat in and water out
A wall between two houses that both owners share
A low circular wall that keeps soil in place around plants
The triangular top part of a wall under a sloping roof
Antonyms
Idioms
- Offensive
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9.4
Do something with as much speed and effort as possible, without holding back
- Informal
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7.6
In a situation with very few choices where you must try hard to survive or win
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8.2
To try many times to do something without success and feel frustrated
To decide to start something difficult and not change your mind
Try many different ideas to find one that works
Compounds
- Literature
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2.7
The US financial industry, especially banks and investment firms in New York
- Specialized
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3.6
A hard layer around the cells of plants, fungi, and some bacteria that gives support and protection
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4.9
A small hidden restaurant or cafe that looks simple but serves very good food
- Specialized
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4.1
The muscles and tissue at the front and sides of the belly that protect internal organs
- Jargon
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9.5
An unwritten rule among police officers not to report a colleague's illegal actions to protect them from punishment
- Archaic
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6.7
A holy stone wall in Jerusalem where Jewish people pray and put written prayers
- Jargon
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8.9
A rule to keep people in different teams from sharing secret information to avoid conflicts of interest
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6.9
A long stone wall built by the Romans in northern England to mark their northern border
- Specialized
A wall with two layers and a space between them to keep heat in and water out
A fern that grows on rocks or walls in shady places in North America and East Asia
A Roman wall across central Scotland that marks the northern border of Roman Britain
- Specialized
A part of a theatre that separates the stage from the audience and holds the stage opening
- Specialized
A circular strong wall built under a heavy structure to support its weight
A small plant with narrow leaves and tiny pink flowers that grows in cracks in walls
A plant that lives for two years or less and has groups of bright orange-yellow flowers at stem ends
- UK
A small wild grass that grows like a weed along roads and walls, with bristly seed heads
- Specialized
An electronic device fixed to a wall that controls lights, heating, or security
- Specialized
A small plant with long leaves and tiny pink flowers that grows in cracks on old walls and rocks
- UK
A small plant that grows along the ground or walls with thick leaves and bright yellow flowers
- US
A large camping shelter with four straight cloth walls that gives more room inside than a normal tent
How Protective
Surface Forms
Etymology
Wall comes from an old English word weall and is related to the Latin vallum, which meant 'rampart' or earth defence. So a wall is a line of stone or other material that divides, supports, or closes off a space.