wall

wall

noun

Definition of WALL

1

a physical object that blocks the way <an ancient wall that was built to block the invading barbarians>

Synonyms barricade, fence, hedge, wall

Related Words bar, pale, paling; block, chain, clog, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, encumbrance, handicap, hindrance, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, obstacle, obstruction, roadblock, stop, stumbling block, trammel; fetter, hobble, manacle, shackle(s); constraint, curb, restraint, snag; buffer, bulwark, bumper, cushion, dam, fender, pad, rampart

Near Antonyms door, doorway, entrance, entranceway, entry, entryway, gate, portal; break, gap, pass

2

means or method of defending <investigators faced a wall of silence from the members of the police department>

Synonyms aegis (also egis), ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, ward

Related Words arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry; fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold

Near Antonyms aggression, assault, attack, offense (or offence), offensive