brick wall
noun
1
: a wall made of brick
2
: an immovable block or obstruction
the plan ran into a brick wall
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Floor to ceiling glass doors lead to a private outdoor courtyard that can easily be transformed into a lush oasis given the greenery already growing along the brick walls.
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
The substation would be enclosed by a brick wall with plants around the outside, the release said.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2024
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
The substation would be enclosed by a brick wall with plants around the outside, the release said.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for brick wall
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“Brick wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brick%20wall. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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