totteringwall
nounUK /ˈtɒtərɪŋ wɔːl/
US /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ wɔːl/
A wall that is shaky and looks like it might fall down.
The old garden had a totteringwall that leaned to one side.
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2. A person or group that seems strong but is actually weak and likely to fail.
The company was a totteringwall of debt and empty promises.
3. A barrier that is barely holding back something powerful.
The dam acted as a totteringwall against the rising flood.
4. A defense or excuse that is easily broken down.
His alibi was a totteringwall that collapsed under questioning.