great_wall_of_china | ||
1. | [ noun ] (architecture,Chinese) a wall in northern China built for defensive purposes during the 3rd century BC; 1,500 miles long and averaging 6 meters wide | |
Synonyms: | great_wall | |
Related terms: | wall China | |
2. | [ noun ] (military) a fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC; is 1,500 miles long and averages 6 meters in width | |
Synonyms: | great_wall Chinese_Wall | |
Related terms: | rampart China | |