wall in
phrasal verb
walled in; walling in; walls in
: to surround (something) with a wall or with something that is like a wall
The school grounds are walled in.
They walled the garden in with rows of thick shrubs.
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Bader and his crew took the structure down to just the necessary load-bearing walls in order to rebuild it in the correct style.
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2025
The organ is nestled between two walls in the back of his sitting room and was a gift from a friend.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
If minimalism is more your style, keep things simple by attaching a large piece of plywood to an empty wall in the garage.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
The shed is built with a solid wood frame and 2-by-4 studs, which are centered with standard 16-inch spacing like most walls in your home.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2025
The organ is nestled between two walls in the back of his sitting room and was a gift from a friend.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
If minimalism is more your style, keep things simple by attaching a large piece of plywood to an empty wall in the garage.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
The shed is built with a solid wood frame and 2-by-4 studs, which are centered with standard 16-inch spacing like most walls in your home.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Wall in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wall%20in. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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