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stonewall
verb(stone-wall)
to engage in obstructive parliamentary debate or delaying tactics
stonewall
verb(stone-wall)
to be uncooperative, obstructive, or evasive
stonewall
verb(stone-wall)
to refuse to comply or cooperate with
stonewall
noun(stone-wall)
a fence made of stones; especially : one built of rough stones without mortar to enclose a field
stonewall
noun(stone-wall)
an immovable block or obstruction (as in public affairs)
stonewall
biographical name(stone-wall)
Thomas Jonathan 1824—1863Stonewall Jackson American Confederate general

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