wall
1 of 2noun/wɔl/
Forms:walls
1
an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place
A1Learn more on Wikipedia- He noticed a spider crawling up the wall.
- He placed a bookshelf against the wall to store his books.
- He stands on a ladder to reach the top of the wall for painting.
- She hangs a painting on the wall to add color to the room.
- She placed a calendar on the wall to keep track of important dates.
2
a metaphorical barrier representing a difficult or awkward situation that impedes progress or resolution
- She felt like she hit a wall in her career, unable to progress any further.
- The negotiations reached a wall, with neither side willing to compromise.
- He ran into a wall when trying to solve the complex problem.
- Their relationship faced a wall of misunderstandings and miscommunications.
- The team encountered a wall of resistance from the management.
3
a layer of material forming an enclosure, barrier, or covering
- The walls of the tank were coated with rubber.
- She insulated the wall to reduce heat loss.
- The wall of the pipeline was made of steel.
- Thick walls protect the building from moisture.
- The cavity wall helps improve energy efficiency.
4
a vertical or near-vertical rock face, cliff, or sheer surface
- Climbers scaled the sheer wall of the mountain.
- The cave had a smooth limestone wall.
- The hikers rested at the base of the rock wall.
- Ice climbers ascended the frozen wall.
- The canyon's walls rose steeply on both sides.
5
a person who is staying on the sidelines or not actively participating in the social atmosphere of a party
- She felt like a wall at the party, just sitting there while everyone else was mingling.
- Don’t just be a wall, come join us on the dance floor!
- He’s usually a wall at parties, but he seemed to open up a bit tonight.
- Stop standing by the wall; everyone’s having fun!
- I didn’t want to be a wall, but I didn’t know anyone there.