WALL Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word wall. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for WALL
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fence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a barrier that serves to enclose an area • a dealer in stolen property verb • enclose with a fence • receive stolen goods • fight with fencing swords • surround with a wall in order to fortify • have an argument about something | ||||||||
barricade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. • a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy verb • render unsuitable for passage • prevent access to by barricading • block off with barricades | ||||||||
barrier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure or object that impedes free movement • any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective • anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access | ||||||||
boundary | nounn | |||||||
noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • a line determining the limits of an area • the greatest possible degree of something | ||||||||
dam | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea • a metric unit of length equal to ten meters • female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock verb • obstruct with, or as if with, a dam | ||||||||
divider | nounn | |||||||
noun • a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics • a person who separates something into parts or groups • a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another) • a drafting instrument resembling a compass that is used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements | ||||||||
embankment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection | ||||||||
enclosure | nounn | |||||||
noun • a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose • the act of enclosing something inside something else • a naturally enclosed space • something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter | ||||||||
partition | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another) • (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit • (anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism • the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart verb • divide into parts, pieces, or sections • separate or apportion into sections | ||||||||
screen | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing • a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight • the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame • the personnel of the film industry • a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles • partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space verb • test or examine for the presence of disease or infection • examine methodically • examine in order to test suitability • project onto a screen for viewing • prevent from entering • separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | ||||||||
chandelier | nounn | |||||||
noun • branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling | ||||||||
rampart | nounn | |||||||
noun • an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes | ||||||||
bulwark | nounn | |||||||
noun • an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes • a fencelike structure around a deck • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away verb • defend with a bulwark | ||||||||
like | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
adjective • resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination • equal in amount or value • having the same or similar characteristics noun • a similar kind • a kind of person adjective satellite • conforming in every respect verb • to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something • find enjoyable or agreeable • be fond of • feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard • want to have | ||||||||
look | verbv | |||||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look • physical appearance • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people verb • perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look • give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect • to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group • search or seek • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • take charge of or deal with • convey by one's expression • look forward to the probable occurrence of • accord in appearance with • have faith or confidence in | ||||||||
palisade | nounn | |||||||
noun • fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground verb • surround with a wall in order to fortify | ||||||||
paries | nounn | |||||||
noun • (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure | ||||||||
profile | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics • an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side) • biographical sketch • degree of exposure to public notice • a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers verb • write about • represent in profile, by drawing or painting | ||||||||
see | verbv | |||||||
noun • the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located verb • perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally • perceive or be contemporaneous with • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • deem to be • get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally • see or watch • come together • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • go to see for professional or business reasons • go to see for a social visit • go to see a place, as for entertainment • take charge of or deal with • receive as a specified guest • date regularly; have a steady relationship with • see and understand, have a good eye • deliberate or decide • observe as if with an eye • observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect • undergo or live through a difficult experience • conduct someone someplace • match or meet • make sense of; assign a meaning to | ||||||||
so | adverbadv | |||||||
noun • the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization adverb • to a very great extent or degree • in a manner that facilitates • in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied • to a certain unspecified extent or degree • in the same way; also • in the way indicated • (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed • subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) • (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result • in truth (often tends to intensify) | ||||||||