"power wall" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: power walls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} power wall (plural power walls)
  1. (marketing) In retail selling, a large, visually appealing display of products intended to attract the interest of customers. Categories (topical): Marketing
    Sense id: en-power_wall-en-noun-i3FsSf7D Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 33 30 37 Topics: business, marketing
  2. (marketing, Canada) Behind retail sales counters in jurisdictions where tobacco advertising has been banned or heavily restricted, a prominent, enticing display of tobacco products. Tags: Canada Categories (topical): Marketing
    Sense id: en-power_wall-en-noun-ufxqcaoB Categories (other): Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 33 30 37 Topics: business, marketing
  3. (computing) The rapidly increasing loss of efficiency due to overheating as the power/speed of a CPU increases. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-power_wall-en-noun--DlfLv0l Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 33 30 37 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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