walling
/ˈwɔːlɪŋ/
VERB
1. Enclosing an area with walls
The act of building or constructing walls around or along something to enclose, divide, protect, or restrict access to an area.
1.1. Constructing walls around an area
Building walls around a property, garden, building, or other space to create an enclosure or establish a physical boundary.
Synonyms
- enclosing
- surrounding
- encircling
- fencing
- fencing in
- barricading
Antonyms
- opening
- unblocking
- dismantling
Examples
- The workers are walling the garden to provide additional privacy.
- The construction crew spent the week walling off the new office space.
- The residents began walling their property to keep intruders out.
Related Words
- bricklaying
- masonry
- construction
- fortifying
- partitioning
- enclosure
- boundary
- barrier
1.2. Blocking or separating an area
Creating a physical barrier by building or placing walls to divide spaces, restrict movement, or prevent access.
Synonyms
- partitioning
- dividing
- separating
- blocking off
- screening off
Antonyms
- connecting
- uniting
- opening up
Examples
- The contractors are walling off the damaged section of the building.
- They are walling the storage area away from the main workshop.
- The renovation involves walling in part of the unused corridor.
Related Words
- partition
- obstruction
- separation
- division
- compartmentalization
- isolation
- barrier
NOUN
2. The construction or material of walls
Walls collectively, or the materials and structural work used to construct walls in a building or other structure.
2.1. Wall structures and construction materials
Refers to the walls of a building considered collectively, or to the masonry, brickwork, stonework, and other materials used in their construction.
Synonyms
- masonry
- brickwork
- stonework
- wall construction
Examples
- The ancient building is notable for its impressive stone walling.
- The contractor inspected the walling before installing the roof.
- Traditional stone walling gives the property its distinctive appearance.
Related Words
- bricklaying
- concrete
- mortar
- building materials
- partitioning
- cladding
- structural work
- building fabric