wall
Translation
wall, partition, barrier
Examples
He hung a picture on the wall.
He hung a picture on the wall.
The castle has a high stone wall.
The castle has a high stone wall.
Grammar Patterns
((a wall)) a vertical structure dividing a room or building He hung a picture on the wall.
((on the wall)) attached to the surface of a wall The picture is on the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: barrier, partition, screen
Etymology
From Latin 'vallum' (rampart), via Old English 'weall'.
Memory Tips
Think of the Great Wall of China, a massive structure that acts as a barrier.