walling in a sentence
n.
Definition
WALLING: The act of creating a barrier or separation, either emotionally (as in isolating feelings) or physically (as in constructing a wall).
Sample Sentences
- Walling off their emotions, she found it difficult to connect with others.
- The old stone walling around the garden had been beautifully restored.
- He spent the afternoon walling in the new plants to protect them from the wind.
- The artist's latest installation involved walling off sections of the gallery to create intimate spaces.
- They were walling themselves in with their fears, unable to take the next step.
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