wall




an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

"the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures"

Type of:
  • partition; divider

Types:
  • attic
  • bearing wall
  • cavity wall
  • chimney breast
  • firewall
  • gable; gable end; gable wall
  • parapet
  • proscenium; proscenium wall
  • sidewall
  • wainscoting; wainscotting


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