stone wall

noun

Definition of stone wallnext
as in brick wall

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Recent Examples of stone wall Faux brick panels, wood slats, stone wall panels, geometric accents. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026 Separated by a stone wall, the family dining area is a more casual space. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 Their names—Judge, Hercules Posey, Christopher Sheels, Austin, Richmond, Giles, Moll, Paris, and Joe—are still carved into a stone wall in huge letters. — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026 Later that year, on his way home after a friend’s funeral, Nonno slipped and fell headfirst into the stone wall of the chiesa madre. — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stone wall
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  1. brick wall
  2. barrier
  3. blockade
  4. blockage
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  • Turns out the corner led directly into a brick wall wearing a Georgia helmet.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026
  • In 1991, a handful of young Kansas City artists painted a mural on the long, brick wall of a self-storage company on busy Southwest Boulevard.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of brick wall
Noun
  • This means the One-All bypasses complex, costly safety barriers like airbags and crash-testing certifications that are needed for passenger cars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Made with a breathable bamboo-viscose surface and waterproof barrier, it's designed to protect against spills without the uncomfortable crinkling of traditional mattress covers.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of barrier
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  • China was among four nations, alongside Iraq, India and Qatar, that Iran would grant permission to use the Strait of Hormuz despite the Islamic Republic's blockade, senior Iranian lawmaker Amir Hayat-Moghaddam recently told local media.
    — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The two sides continue to exchange sporadic strikes, while the United States maintains its naval blockade of Iranian ports and Tehran restricts access to the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of blockade
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  • That had led to an inflammatory reaction of the blood supply to the stomach, causing a clot in his liver and a bowel blockage.
    — News Editor, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Immune and inherited disorders, as well as medications and urinary blockage, can also cause lasting kidney damage.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of blockage

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