wall

  1. Verb.  To boil.
  2. Verb.  To well, as water; spring.
  3. Noun.  (chiefly, dialectal) A spring of water.
  4. Noun.  A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
  5. Noun.  A structure built for defense surrounding a city, castle etc.
  6. Noun.  Each of the substantial structures acting either as the exterior of or divisions within a structure.
  7. Noun.  (context, anatomy) A divisive or containing structure in an organ or cavity.
  8. Noun.  A temporary impediment to free movement.
  9. Noun.  A type of butterfly (''Lasiommata megera'').
  10. Noun.  (context, auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction. Also called a chandelier.
  11. Noun.  (soccer) A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.
  12. Noun.  (internet) A personal notice board listing messages of interest to a particular user..
  13. Verb.  To enclose with a wall.
  14. Verb.  (italbrac, with "in") To enclose by surrounding with walls.
  15. Verb.  (italbrac, with "off") To separate with a wall.
  16. Verb.  (italbrac, with "up") To seal with a wall.

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