Wall Meaning
There are 9 meaning(s) for word Wall
Meaning 1 : an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
Example : they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down
Synonyms : bulwark, rampart
Example : they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down
Synonyms : bulwark, rampart
Meaning 2 : (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure
Example : stomach walls
Synonyms : paries
Example : stomach walls
Synonyms : paries
Meaning 4 : a difficult or awkward situation
Example : his back was to the wall,competition was pushing them to the wall
Example : his back was to the wall,competition was pushing them to the wall
Meaning 5 : a layer of material that encloses space
Example : the walls of the cylinder were perforated,the container's walls were blue
Example : the walls of the cylinder were perforated,the container's walls were blue
Meaning 6 : a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)
Example : the wall followed the road,he ducked behind the garden wall and waited
Example : the wall followed the road,he ducked behind the garden wall and waited
Meaning 7 : an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
Example : the south wall had a small window,the walls were covered with pictures
Example : the south wall had a small window,the walls were covered with pictures
Meaning 8 : anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect
Example : a wall of water,a wall of smoke,a wall of prejudice,negotiations ran into a brick wall
Example : a wall of water,a wall of smoke,a wall of prejudice,negotiations ran into a brick wall
Meaning 9 : a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)
How to Pronounce Wall
- wɔl
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