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WALL

(noun, verb, interj.)

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There are 15 meanings of the word Wall.

How to pronounce wall:

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Wall - as a noun

An architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

Example: "The south wall had a small window"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
divider12partition11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect

Example: "A wall of water"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
object17physical object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "Stomach walls"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
paries8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stratum9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A difficult or awkward situation

Example: "His back was to the wall"

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

A layer of material that encloses space

Example: "The walls of the cylinder were perforated"

A masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)

Example: "The wall followed the road"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fence10fencing13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

Example: "They stormed the ramparts of the city"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bulwark16rampart11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
embankment20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wall - as a verb

Surround with a wall in order to fortify

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fence10fence inpalisade11surround9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protect11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wall - as an interjection

Used to acknowledge a statement or situation.

Example: "“i didn't like the music.” “well, i thought it was good.”"

An exclamation of surprise (often doubled or tripled).

Example: "Well, well, well, what do we have here?"

An exclamation of indignance.

Example: "Well! there was no need to say that in front of my mother!"

Used in speech to express the overcoming of reluctance to say something.

Example: "It was a bit... well... too loud."

Used in speech to fill gaps, particularly at the beginning of a response to a question; filled pause.

Example: "“so what have you been doing?” “well, we went for a picnic, and then it started raining so we came home early.”"

(hiberno-english) used as a greeting

Example: "Well lads. how's things?"

Example Sentences

"The wall of the house was painted yellow."
"The soldiers stood on top of the wall."
"She hung a picture on the living room wall."
"My favorite color for a wall is blue."
"The old castle had thick stone walls."
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Word Game Points

Is WALL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wall is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WALL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is WALL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wall is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WALL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is WALL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wall is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WALL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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