wall in
phrasal verb
walled in; walling in; walls in
: to surround (something) with a wall or with something that is like a wall
The school grounds are walled in.
They walled the garden in with rows of thick shrubs.
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Painting the walls in addition to any and all architectural details in a singular color can provide a big impact with a sense of confidence that reads as nothing but appeal.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
Still, before that vista can rightly command your attention, your eyes will first flitter among the many wonders inside—from the handsome vignettes of vintage and bespoke furnishings that fill every corner of the home to the eclectic artworks that cover the walls in dense, salon-style arrangements.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
The walls in many of the buildings are decorated from floor to ceiling.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2024
And four-time Gold Glove winner Kevin Kiermaier contributed his first Gold Glove-level play since joining the Dodgers, leaping up and crashing into the wall in center field to catch Tellez’s warning track drive in the fourth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 10 Aug. 2024
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
Still, before that vista can rightly command your attention, your eyes will first flitter among the many wonders inside—from the handsome vignettes of vintage and bespoke furnishings that fill every corner of the home to the eclectic artworks that cover the walls in dense, salon-style arrangements.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2024
The walls in many of the buildings are decorated from floor to ceiling.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2024
And four-time Gold Glove winner Kevin Kiermaier contributed his first Gold Glove-level play since joining the Dodgers, leaping up and crashing into the wall in center field to catch Tellez’s warning track drive in the fourth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Wall in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wall%20in. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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