wall
Translation
wall
Examples
He painted the wall blue.
He painted the wall blue.
The castle has high stone walls.
The castle has high stone walls.
She hit a wall in her research.
She hit a wall in her research.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the wall)) an upright structure of stone, brick, etc. There is a big clock on the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: barrier, partition, screen
Etymology
From Old English 'weall', from Latin 'vallum' meaning 'rampart'.
Memory Tips
Think of a solid brick wall. The short, hard sound of the word 'wall' mimics its solid nature.