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Meaning of the word wall in English

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wall

US /wɑːl/
UK /wɔːl/
"wall" picture

Noun

1.

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

Example:
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The garden is surrounded by a high brick wall.
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They built a new wall to separate the properties.
Synonym:
barrier partition fence enclosure
2.

an upright side of a building or room

Example:
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Hang the picture on that wall.
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The room has four white walls.
Synonym:
partition side

Verb

to enclose or separate (an area) with a wall

Example:
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They decided to wall off the dangerous area.
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The old city was once completely walled.
Synonym:
enclose fence partition barricade
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