Wall Definition
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; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures"
- anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect; "a wall of water"; "a wall of smoke"; "a wall of prejudice"; "negotiations ran into a brick wall"
- (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure; "stomach walls"
- a difficult or awkward situation; "his back was to the wall"; "competition was pushing them to the wall"
- a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)
- a layer of material that encloses space; "the walls of the cylinder were perforated"; "the container's walls were blue"
- a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden); "the wall followed the road"; "he ducked behind the garden wall and waited"
- an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"
- verb
- surround with a wall in order to fortify
"Wall" in song lyrics
See how wall is used in real songs:
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"Verbal ball, fireball, flame the wall"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now? -
"Years in the game, put plaques on the wall"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Shawn Wigs, Toilet — Life's Been Good to Me -
"I'm fully backed by the Mobb, I keep my back to the wall"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July
Words that rhyme with wall
Usage tips for "wall"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wall" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wall to find words that pair well.