Stonewalled

adj, verb

adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of stonewall form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Surrounded or defined in size and shape by a wall of stone. not-comparable

    "Leading from the terrace to the old stonewalled garden is a flight of stone steps."

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"We've stonewalled them, and they've got nothing."

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