Retain — Re*tain (r[ e]*t[=a]n ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Retained} (r[ e]*t[=a]nd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Retaining}.] [F. retainir, L. retinere; pref. re re + tenere to hold, keep. See {Tenable}, and cf. {Rein} of a bridle, {Retention}, {Retinue}.] 1. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wall — less, adj. wall like, adj. /wawl/, n. 1. any of various permanent upright constructions having a length much greater than the thickness and presenting a continuous surface except where pierced by doors, windows, etc.: used for shelter, protection … Universalium
Retaining wall — Retain Re*tain (r[ e]*t[=a]n ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Retained} (r[ e]*t[=a]nd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Retaining}.] [F. retainir, L. retinere; pref. re re + tenere to hold, keep. See {Tenable}, and cf. {Rein} of a bridle, {Retention}, {Retinue}.] 1.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
retain — v.tr. 1 a keep possession of; not lose; continue to have, practise, or recognize. b not abolish, discard, or alter. 2 keep in one s memory. 3 keep in place; hold fixed. 4 secure the services of (a person, esp. a barrister) with a preliminary… … Useful english dictionary
Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act — Full title An Act to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end too big to fail , to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers… … Wikipedia
Cell wall — A cell wall is a tough, flexible and sometimes fairly rigid layer surrounding a cell, located external to the cell membrane, which provides the cell with structural support, protection, and acts as a filtering mechanism. A major function of the… … Wikipedia
Retaining wall — A retaining wall is a structure that holds back soil or rock from a building, structure or area. Retaining walls prevent downslope movement or erosion and provide support for vertical or near vertical grade changes. Cofferdams and bulkheads,… … Wikipedia
Brad Wall — Infobox Prime Minister honorific prefix = The Honourable name = Bradley John Wall honorific suffix = MLA caption = office1 = 14th Premier of Saskatchewan term start1 = November 21, 2007 term end1 = predecessor1 = Lorne Calvert successor1 =… … Wikipedia
Charles Wall — Charles Cecil Wall (born c. 1903 – May 1, 1995) was an American self taught historian and preservationist, who spent nearly 40 years as resident director of George Washington s estate at Mount Vernon on the banks of the Potomac River, where he… … Wikipedia
fire wall — noun 1. : a wall to prevent the spread of fire usually made of noncombustible materials; especially : a wall completely separating two parts of a building from the basement to three feet above the roof and consisting of fire resistive material… … Useful english dictionary
