wall

nouncountableA2UK /wɔːl/ US /wɔl/

A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
A point of desperation.
A point of defeat or extinction.
An impediment to free movement.
The butterfly Lasiommata megera.
A barrier.in compounds, often
Something with the apparent solidity, opacity, or dimensions of a building wall.
A means of defence or security.figuratively
One of the vertical sides of a container.
A dividing or containing structure in an organ or cavity.
A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.
A doctor who tries to admit as few patients as possible.US, slang
A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.
Two or more blockers skating together so as to impede the opposing team.
Any of the surfaces of rock enclosing the lode.
A personal notice board listing messages of interest to a particular user.Internet
A character that has high defenses, thereby reducing the amount of damage taken from the opponent’s attacks.
Face-down tiles arranged in stacked rows from which players draw new tiles.
The stage of biological aging where physical appearance and attractiveness start to deteriorate rapidly.definite, slang
The right or privilege of taking the side of the road near the wall when encountering another pedestrian; said to be taken or given.historical
A very steep slope.
A spring of water.dialectal
A kind of knot often used at the end of a rope; a wall knot or wale.

Forms

plural: walls

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The car crashed into the wall.

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You never listen. I might as well talk to the wall.

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