wall

Definition

• n. an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
• n. anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect
• n. (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure
• n. a difficult or awkward situation

Word forms

Past participle

walled

Present participle

walling

Past tense

walled

Third person singular

walls

Example sentences

1. n.

   The children drew colorful pictures on the classroom wall.

2. a.

   They installed a wall clock in the living room.

3. vt.

   The farmer decided to wall off the garden to keep out rabbits.

4. [計]

   The designer chose a bright color for the feature wall in the office.