wall
US /wɔl/
Definition
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The company logo is displayed on the wall behind the reception desk.
Synonyms
- barriera structure or object that impedes free movement
- partitiona vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
Collocations
- Easy hang a picture on the wallto hang a picture on the wall, meaning to be suspended or hanging
- Medium knocked down a wall to expand the officeto knocked down a wall to expand the office, meaning to deliver a sharp blow or push :
- Hard strict Chinese wall separates trading from advisorydescribing strict Chinese wall separates trading from advisory (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
- Very Hard driven to the wall by predatory creditorsto driven to the wall by predatory creditors, meaning to operate or control a vehicle
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