Stone Wall

Pronunciation: /stoʊn wɔl/

Definitions of stone wall

noun a solid structure made of stones or bricks, typically used as a barrier or boundary

Example Sentences

A1 The stone wall surrounded the old castle.

A2 We sat on the stone wall and watched the sunset.

B1 The stone wall was built to protect the village from invaders.

B2 The stone wall had intricate carvings depicting historical events.

C1 The stone wall stood tall and majestic, a testament to ancient craftsmanship.

C2 The stone wall, weathered by time, still stood strong against the elements.

Examples of stone wall in a Sentence

formal The ancient castle was surrounded by a sturdy stone wall for protection.

informal I love sitting on top of the stone wall in the park and watching people go by.

slang Let's meet by the stone wall near the entrance to the concert.

figurative She put up a stone wall of defense whenever someone tried to get too close.

Grammatical Forms of stone wall

• plural: stone walls
• comparative: more stone wall
• superlative: most stone wall
• present tense: stone wall
• future tense: will be stone wall
• perfect tense: has been stone wall
• continuous tense: is being stone wall
• singular: stone wall
• positive degree: stone wall
• infinitive: to stone wall
• gerund: stonewalling
• participle: stonewalled

Origin and Evolution of stone wall

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'stone wall' originated in medieval England to describe a wall constructed from stones, typically for defensive purposes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'stone wall' has come to be used more broadly to refer to any wall made of stone, regardless of its purpose or construction method.