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waller

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈwɔɫɝ// waller

n. a person who builds or repairs stone walls. This is a traditional job often found in the countryside where stone fences are common.

n. a person who builds or repairs walls, specifically dry-stone walls in rural or agricultural contexts.


SIMPLE

The waller spent all day stacking stones in the field.

CONTEXTUAL

The local council hired a professional waller to restore the historic boundary markers along the northern ridge.

COMPLEX

A skilled waller understands the weight and balance of every stone, ensuring the structure remains stable for centuries without the need for mortar or cement.

Usage

Commonly used in British English to refer to specialists in dry-stone masonry.

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