wall

Definitions of wall in various dictionaries:

noun - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness

noun - anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect

noun - (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure

noun - a difficult or awkward situation

noun - a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)

noun - a layer of material that encloses space

noun - a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)

noun - an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

verb - surround with a wall in order to fortify

An upright structure of masonry, wood, plaster, or other building material serving to enclose, divide, or protect an area, especially a vertical construction forming an inner partition or exterior siding of a building.

A structure of stonework, cement, or other material built to retain a flow of water.

Something resembling a wall in appearance, function, or construction, as the exterior surface of a body organ or part: the abdominal wall.

Something resembling a wall in impenetrability or strength: a wall of silence; a wall of fog.

An extreme or desperate condition or position, such as defeat or ruin: driven to the wall by poverty.

Sports.

To divide or separate with or as if with a wall: wall off half a room.

To enclose within a wall; immure.

To block or close (an opening or a passage, for example) with or as if with a wall.

Extremely unconventional.

Into a state of extreme frustration, anger, or distress: tensions that are driving me up the wall.

verb - to provide with a wall (an upright structure built to enclose an area)

WALL - A wall is a structure that defines an area, carries a load, or provides shelter or security. There are many kinds of walls: Defensive walls in for...