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WALL Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word wall. (exact relations)
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)

Best Hypernyms For WALL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wall, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
bed difficultness difficulty divider embankment fence fencing formation layer object partition protect stratum
Phrases (2)
geological formationphysical object

Alternatives for FENCE

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