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Synonyms for stonewall


Grammar : Verb
Spell : stohn-wawl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstoʊnˌwɔl



Définition of stonewall

Origin :
  • Old English stanwalle (n.); see stone (n.) + wall (n.). As nickname of Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson (1824-1863), bestowed 1861 on the occasion of the First Battle of Bull Run, supposedly by Gen. Bernard Bee, urging his brigade to rally around Jackson, who was "standing like a stone wall." Bee was killed in the battle; the account of the nickname appeared in Southern newspapers within four days of the battle.
  • On the face of it this account has no character of authenticity, and the words ascribed to Bee smack less of the battlefield than of the editorial sanctum. ... It seems inherently probable that something was said by somebody, during or immediately after the battle, that likened Jackson or his men or both to a stone wall. [R.M. Johnston, "Bull Run: Its Strategy and Tactics," Boston, 1913]
  • verb delay
Example sentences :
  • That was Stonewall Jackson's way, and it seemed to be Grant's way, too.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • "Stonewall" Jackson was professor of military science in Virginia.
  • Extract from : « Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman » by J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
  • There were portions of three brigades,—Fulkerson's, Burk's, and the Stonewall.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • Stonewall Jackson came to the door of his tent and stood, looking out.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • The Stonewall Brigade was encamped in the fields just without the town.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • Stonewall Jackson had made requisition of all wagons about Winchester.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • It was long before he overtook the rear of the Stonewall Brigade.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • Winder with the Stonewall Brigade bivouacked at Newtown, twelve miles north.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • Stonewall Jackson came out of the house with the flag before it.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • On the old turnpike Stonewall Jackson sat his horse beside Rodes.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

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