wall
UK: wɔːl | US: wɔːl
n. a continuous vertical structure of brick, stone, etc., used to enclose or divide an area
n. a protective or restrictive barrier (literal or figurative)
vt. to enclose or surround with a wall
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Derived from Old English weall, meaning "rampart, dike, or fence," which itself traces back to Latin vallum ("palisade, defensive wall"). The word reflects ancient defensive structures and evolved to broadly denote any vertical barrier. Its compact Germanic root structure makes further morpheme division impractical.
The ancient city was protected by a massive stone wall.
She painted the wall a bright shade of blue.
Emotional walls can hinder deep relationships.
The garden was walled to keep out wild animals.
Climbing over the wall required careful balance.