geological formation vs wall

wall vs geological formation

geological formation and wall both are nouns.

geological formation is not a verb while wall is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
geological formation	Yes	No	No	No
wall	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, wall is a hyponym of geological formation; that is, wall is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than geological formation:

geological formation: (geology) the geological features of the earth
wall: a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)

Other hyponyms of geological formation include aquifer, beach, cave, cliff, drop-off, drop, delta, diapir, folium, foreshore, ice mass, lakefront, massif, monocline, mouth, depression, natural depression, elevation, natural elevation, oceanfront, chain, chain of mountains, mountain chain, mountain range, range, range of mountains, relict, ridge, ridgeline, ridge, shore, incline, side, slope, fountain, natural spring, outflow, outpouring, spring, scree, talus, mineral vein, vein, crater, volcanic crater, groundwater level, water level, water table.

geological formation (noun)	wall (noun)
(geology) the geological features of the earth	an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
	an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
	a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden)
	a layer of material that encloses space
	(anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure
	anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect
	a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain)
	a difficult or awkward situation

geological formation (verb)	wall (verb)
	surround with a wall in order to fortify

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