Wall

/wɔːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A continuous vertical brick or stone structure that encloses or divides an area of land.

The house was surrounded by a high stone wall for privacy.

A structure that forms a barrier or support in a building.

The interior wall of the office was painted a bright color.

A similar barrier or divider, often used in a non-physical sense.

She felt a wall between herself and her colleagues after the disagreement.

A layer of material that serves a particular function, such as a membrane or a protective coating.

The cell wall of a plant provides structure and protection.

verb

To enclose or confine within walls.

They decided to wall off the garden to keep the pets out.

To build a wall around something.

The workers will wall the new construction area for safety.

Old English 'weall', from Latin 'vallum', meaning a rampart or wall.

a wall of silence

An atmosphere of silence, often resulting from something unwelcome.

to hit a wall

To reach an obstacle that prevents further progress.

behind the wall

In a protected position, often referring to not being able to see or understand something.

barrier

An obstruction that prevents movement or access.

fence

A barrier enclosing or bordering a space.

partition

A division into parts, often referring to a dividing wall.

To hit the wall

After studying for hours, I really hit the wall and could not concentrate anymore.

Wallflower

At the dance, she felt like a wallflower, standing alone while others were dancing.