Nouns (5)
wall
n. an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures"
wall
n. anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect; "a wall of water"; "a wall of smoke"; "a wall of prejudice"; "negotiations ran into a brick wall"
paries
n. (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure; "stomach walls"
bulwark, rampart
n. an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"
Verbs (4)
palisade, fence, surround, fence in
v. surround with a wall in order to fortify
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Fuzzynyms (16)
barrier
n. a structure or object that impedes free movement
enclosure
n. artifact consisting of a space that has been enclosed for some purpose
fencing, fence
n. a barrier that serves to enclose an area
hurdle, steeplechase hurdle
n. a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
fortress, fort
n. a fortified defensive structure
hold
n. a stronghold
bastion, citadel
n. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
stronghold
n. a strongly fortified defensive structure
acropolis
n. the citadel in ancient Greek towns
barricade
n. a barrier (usually thrown up hastily so as to impede the advance of an enemy); "they stormed the barricade"
blockade
n. prevents access or progress
obstacle
n. an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
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wall
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