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A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
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A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
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The town wall was surrounded by a moat.
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Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
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We're adding another wall in this room during the remodeling. The wind blew against the walls of the tent.
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A point of desperation.
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A point of defeat or extinction.
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An impediment to free movement.
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A wall of police officers met the protesters before they reached the capitol steps.
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A type of butterfly (Lasiommata megera).
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(often in combination) A barrier.
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a seawall; a firewall
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A barrier to vision.
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Something with the apparent solidity and dimensions of a building wall.
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a wall of sound; a wall of water
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A divisive or containing structure in an organ or cavity.
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(auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.
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A doctor who tries to admit as few patients as possible.
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A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.
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A personal notice board listing messages of interest to a particular user.