Great Wall of China

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