Hadrian's Wall

/ˌheɪdriənz ˌˈwɔl/
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Definitions of Hadrian's Wall
  1. noun
    an ancient Roman wall built by Hadrian in the 2nd century; marked the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain
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    an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
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