wall
Because it is a word with a single syllable, wall is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofwall
- A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
- A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
Example: "The town wall was surrounded by a moat."
- Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
Example: "We're adding another wall in this room during the remodeling. The wind blew against the walls of the tent."
- A point of desperation.
- A point of defeat or extinction.
- An impediment to free movement.
Example: "A wall of police officers met the protesters before they reached the capitol steps."
- A type of butterfly (Lasiommata megera).
- (often in combination) A barrier.
Example: "a seawall; a firewall"
- A barrier to vision.
- Something with the apparent solidity and dimensions of a building wall.
Example: "a wall of sound; a wall of water"
- A divisive or containing structure in an organ or cavity.
- (auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.
Synonyms: chandelier
- A doctor who tries to admit as few patients as possible.
- A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.
- A personal notice board listing messages of interest to a particular user.
- To enclose with, or as if with, a wall or walls.
Example: "He walled the study with books."
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