Chinese Wall

/ˈtʃaɪˌniz wɔl/
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Definitions of Chinese Wall
  1. noun
    a fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC; it averages 6 meters in width
    synonyms: Great Wall, Great Wall of China
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    example of:
    bulwark, rampart, wall
    an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
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