thick walls

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Thick walls describes walls of substantial depth or density.

The phrase often appears in descriptions of old buildings, fortresses, or adobe construction, where heavy masonry provides insulation and defense: The thick walls kept the house cool in summer.

Figuratively, thick walls suggests barriers to communication or emotional access: He's built thick walls around himself.

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soundproof · sound barrier · noise reduction · medieval · sturdy · impenetrable · prison cell · masonry · bunker · bomb shelter · safe room · defense · solid · heavy · brick · concrete · protection · keep out

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wall thickness/substance

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Poorly insulated partitions

barrier effectiveness/impermeability

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Lightweight interior partitions

open plan · glass walls · screens · room dividers

permanence/solidity

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Repositionable interior dividers

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G