Chinese wall
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nounDefinition of CHINESE WALL
: a strong barrier; especially : a serious obstacle to understanding
Origin of CHINESE WALL
Chinese Wall, a defensive wall built in the 3d century b.c. between China and Mongolia
First Known Use: 1900
Rhymes with CHINESE WALL
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