Wall (Noun)
Meaning 1
An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The medieval city was surrounded by a high wall that protected its inhabitants from invaders.
- The ancient wall was constructed with large stones and stood for centuries as a testament to the ingenuity of its builders.
- The fort's wall was breached by the enemy army, allowing them to pour inside and claim victory.
- The Great Wall of China is one of the most impressive architectural achievements in history, stretching over 4,000 miles.
- The city's wall was adorned with intricate carvings and ornate decorations, a reflection of the wealth and power of its rulers.
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Meaning 2
Anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect; "a wall of water"; "a wall of smoke"; "a wall of prejudice"; "negotiations ran into a brick wall".
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Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 3
A difficult or awkward situation; "his back was to the wall"; "competition was pushing them to the wall".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company was up against the wall financially, struggling to meet its debt obligations.
- After a string of failed relationships, Sarah felt like her back was to the wall and she had no idea what to do next.
- Rising costs and stiff competition had pushed the small business to the wall, making it a challenge to stay afloat.
- The team was against the wall in the playoffs, facing elimination if they lost the next game.
- With the deadline looming and no progress made, the project team found itself with its back to the wall.
Meaning 4
A masonry fence (as around an estate or garden); "the wall followed the road"; "he ducked behind the garden wall and waited".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A layer of material that encloses space; "the walls of the cylinder were perforated"; "the container's walls were blue".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
An architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 7
(anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure; "stomach walls".
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 8
A vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).