wall system

American  

noun

1. a modular system of shelves, some of which may be enclosed by doors, either mounted on a wall or arranged in freestanding units, for holding books, bric-a-brac, etc., and sometimes including such features as a drop-leaf desk or specially designed storage space, as to accommodate records or electronic equipment.

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Etymology

Origin of wall system

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Roads are a critical part of the wall system.

From Washington Times

He said that is in addition to fiber optic cables, lighting and other materials that were supposed to be part of the wall system and which, like the panels, were orphaned by Mr. Biden’s directive.

From Washington Times

The Government Accountability Office said in 2021 that less than 69 miles of the full wall system were built.

From Washington Times

But he said the wall panels were just one part of what was supposed to be a “wall system.”

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Chief Chavez said the wall system serves as a force multiplier, meaning it takes fewer agents to patrol the border because they have more awareness thanks to sensors, and can get to breaches faster thanks to the roads.

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