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wallMain Entry: 1wall Pronunciation: \ˈwȯl\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English weall; akin to Middle High German wall; both from Latin vallum rampart, from vallus stake, palisade; perhaps akin to Old Norse vǫlr staff — more at wale Date: before 12th century 1 a : a high thick masonry structure forming a long rampart or an enclosure chiefly for defense —often used in plural b : a masonry fence around a garden, park, or estate c : a structure that serves to hold back pressure (as of water or sliding earth) — wall–like \ˈwȯl-ˌlīk\ adjective — off the wall slang : crazy <the plan was off the wall> — up the wall slang : into a state of intense agitation, annoyance, or frustration <the noise drove me up the wall>
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