Stone Wall — definition

1. stone wall (Noun)

stone wall (Noun) — A fence built of rough stones; used to separate fields.

fence fencing dry wall dry-stone wall

2. stone wall (Verb)

stone wall (Verb) — Obstruct or hinder any discussion. ex. "Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation" ex. "When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls"

stone wall (Verb) — Engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate. ex. "The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist"

block blockade delay detain embarrass hinder hold up obstruct stymie stymy