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wailing wall

 

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Noun wailing wall has 1 sense
  1. Wailing Wall - a wall in Jerusalem; sacred to Jews as a place of prayer and lamentation; its stones are believed to have formed part of the Temple of Solomon
    --1 is a kind of
    wall
    --1 is a part of Jerusalem, capital of Israel

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Term: Wailing Wall

Definition:

The Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall, is a renowned religious site located in Jerusalem. It is an ancient limestone wall that is part of the remains of the Second Temple, destroyed in 70 CE. The Wailing Wall holds great significance as a site of Jewish prayer and pilgrimage.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun

The physical wall in Jerusalem where Jewish worshippers lament the destruction of the Second Temple and offer prayers.

Example sentence: Every year, thousands of people gather at the Wailing Wall to pray and express their devotion.

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Sense 2:

Noun

Informal term for a location where people openly express grief, sorrow, or deep emotional distress.

Example sentence: The park became a wailing wall, as mourners gathered to share their grief after the tragic accident.

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Sense 3:

Noun

A symbol of Jerusalem and the Jewish people's connection to their historical and religious heritage.

Example sentence: The sight of the Wailing Wall evokes a sense of awe and reverence among visitors to Jerusalem.

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