Pronunciation: /ˈstoʊnwɔl/
noun a type of defensive barrier typically made of stone, used for protection in warfare
A1 The stonewall surrounded the old castle.
A2 The stonewall was built centuries ago to protect the village.
B1 The stonewall along the river was crumbling from years of neglect.
B2 The stonewall stood tall and imposing, a reminder of the ancient civilization that once thrived there.
C1 The intricate carvings on the stonewall told a story of battles fought and won.
C2 The stonewall, weathered by time, still stood strong against the elements, a testament to human ingenuity.
verb to obstruct or hinder progress by refusing to communicate or cooperate
A1 He stonewalled her questions about his whereabouts.
A2 The politician tried to stonewall the reporters by refusing to answer their questions.
B1 The company stonewalled the investigation by withholding important documents.
B2 The suspect continued to stonewall the detectives during the interrogation.
C1 The government's attempt to stonewall the inquiry only raised more suspicions.
C2 Despite the mounting evidence against him, the defendant continued to stonewall the prosecution.
formal The stonewall surrounding the garden has been standing for over a century.
informal I like to sit on the stonewall by the pond and feed the ducks.
slang Let's go hang out by the stonewall and chill for a bit.
figurative Despite the criticism, she continued to stonewall any attempts to change her mind.
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