Definitions for stonewall

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stonewall stone·wall

Spelling: [stohn-wawl]

IPA: /ˈstoʊnˌwɔl/

Stonewall is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 501 anagrams from letters in stonewall (aellnostw).

Definitions for stonewall

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in stonewalling.
2. British. filibuster (def 3).
3. Cricket. (of a batsman) to play a defensive game, as by persistently blocking the ball instead of batting it for distance and runs.

verb (used with object)

1. Informal. to block, stall, or resist intentionally:
2. British. to obstruct (the passage of a legislative bill) in Parliament, especially by excessive or prolonged debate.

adjective

1. pertaining to or characteristic of stonewalling:

Origin of stonewall

v. and adj. use of noun phrase stone wall

Examples for stonewall

His nickname, given to him at the Battle of Gettysburg and which he kept for the rest of his life, was stonewall Jim.

Excerpted from Rebel Yell: The Violence, Passion, and Redemption of stonewall Jackson by S.C. Gwynne.

I said, well obviously the stonewall, if only to pay homage.

“They stonewall us just like they stonewall the rest of Congress,” the staffer said.

"stonewall" Jackson was professor of military science in Virginia.

That was stonewall Jackson's way, and it seemed to be Grant's way, too.

The stonewall Brigade was encamped in the fields just without the town.

Transgender people played an integral role at stonewall, and we are due respect in our own extended community.

stonewall Jackson came to the door of his tent and stood, looking out.

There were portions of three brigades,—Fulkerson's, Burk's, and the stonewall.