Hall (Noun)
Meaning 1
United States astronomer who discovered Phobos and Deimos (the two satellites of Mars) (1829-1907).
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Meaning 2
United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924).
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Meaning 3
United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 4
The large room of a manor or castle.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A large building for meetings or entertainment.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
English writer whose novel about a lesbian relationship was banned in Britain for many years (1883-1943).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 7
A large and imposing house.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 8
An interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; "the elevators were at the end of the hall".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She walked down the hall to her bedroom, the creaking floorboards echoing with each step.
- The hotel room was located at the far end of the hall, near the stairwell.
- The hospital ward was a long hall lined with private rooms and nurses' stations.
- The apartment complex had a central hall with mailboxes and a small waiting area.
- The elevators were at the end of the hall, so it was just a short walk to the lobby.
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Meaning 9
A large room for gatherings or entertainment; "lecture hall"; "pool hall".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 10
A college or university building containing living quarters for students.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 11
United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914).
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 12
A large building used by a college or university for teaching or research; "halls of learning".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 13
A large entrance or reception room or area.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.