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walls

  • plural
    of wall.
    wall
    noun
    any of various permanent upright constructions having a length much greater than the thickness and presenting a continuous surface except where pierced by doors, windows, etc.: used for shelter, protection, or privacy, or to subdivide interior space, to support floors, roofs, or the like, to retain earth, to fence in an area, etc.
  • present tense form
    of wall (3rd person singular).
    wall
    noun
    any of various permanent upright constructions having a length much greater than the thickness and presenting a continuous surface except where pierced by doors, windows, etc.: used for shelter, protection, or privacy, or to subdivide interior space, to support floors, roofs, or the like, to retain earth, to fence in an area, etc.

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Museums are investing: Sokka says his company has seen an uptick in seismic offerings, that can detect vibration such as drilling in walls, in the past 18 months.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

“On the one hand, it’s supercute. On the other hand, they broke through the security walls of two of the most-defended companies. So it’s a fun one to argue about.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

The relentless waves destroyed decks, tore down walls and appeared to flood several of the homes on Beach Road, part of the Capistrano Bay Community Services District.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

In principle, that could reduce the amount of cholesterol available to contribute to plaque formation in artery walls.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

The walls on both sides of us were lined with narrow metal doors.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom