"hall" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /hɔːl/ [UK] Audio: en-us-hall.ogg [US] Forms: hall [singular], halls [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A hall is a large space with a roof and walls. It can be a kind of large building, or a room or part of a building. Most commonly, it is the area just inside the front door. Synonyms: hallway
    Sense id: simple-hall-en-noun-CLHi2l71
     
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    },
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      "sampa": "\"/hO:l/",
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      ]
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      ]
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        "haul"
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    },
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    },
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