wall

/wɔːl//wɔl/

noun

1
A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
2
A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
“The town wall was surrounded by a moat.”
3
Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
“We're adding another wall in this room during the remodeling. The wind blew against the walls of the tent.”
4
A point of desperation.
5
A point of defeat or extinction.
6
An impediment to free movement.
“A wall of police officers met the protesters before they reached the capitol steps.”
7
A type of butterfly (Lasiommata megera).
8
(often in combination) A barrier.
“a seawall; a firewall”
9
A barrier to vision.
10
Something with the apparent solidity and dimensions of a building wall.
“a wall of sound; a wall of water”
11
A divisive or containing structure in an organ or cavity.
12
(auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.
13
A doctor who tries to admit as few patients as possible.
14
A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.
15
A personal notice board listing messages of interest to a particular user.

1
To enclose with, or as if with, a wall or walls.
“He walled the study with books.”

1
Used to acknowledge a statement or situation.
““I didn't like the music.” “Well, I thought it was good.””
2
An exclamation of surprise (often doubled or tripled).
“Well, well, well, what do we have here?”
3
An exclamation of indignance.
“Well! There was no need to say that in front of my mother!”
4
Used in speech to express the overcoming of reluctance to say something.
“It was a bit... well... too loud.”
5
Used in speech to fill gaps, particularly at the beginning of a response to a question; filled pause.
““So what have you been doing?” “Well, we went for a picnic, and then it started raining so we came home early.””
6
(Hiberno-English) Used as a greeting
“Well lads. How's things?”

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