wall
What is the Definition of wall?
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
- anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect
- (anatomy)
- a lining or membrane
- a difficult or awkward situation
- a vertical (or almost vertical)
- as of a cave or mountain
- a layer of material that encloses space
- a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)
- an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
Verb:
- surround with a wall in order to fortify
How can I use wall in a sentence?
The dark shapes of desks and chairs were piled against the walls, and there was an upturned wastepaper basket – but propped against the wall facing him was something that did not look as if it belonged there, something that looked as if someone had just put it there to keep it out of the way.
It seemed that Professor McGonagall had reached the point she was most anxious to discuss, the real reason she had been waiting on a cold, hard wall all day, for neither as a cat nor as a woman had she fixed Dumbledore with such a piercing stare as she did now.
Yes, yes, it is all very sad, but get a grip on yourself, Hagrid, or we will be found, Professor McGonagall whispered, patting Hagrid gingerly on the arm as Dumbledore stepped over the low garden wall and walked to the front door.
It was a very dark, cloudy night, and they were a bit late arriving at Hagrid's hut because they'd had to wait for Peeves to get out of their way in the entrance hall, where he would been playing tennis against the wall.
Ron dived, Hermione rocketed upward, the key dodged them both, and Harry streaked after it; it sped toward the wall, Harry leaned forward and with a nasty, crunching noise, pinned it against the stone with one hand.
Other meanings of wall (synonyms, cognates).
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