stone wall, stonewall

Stone wall or stone wall ( two words ) means a rock ( stone ) barrier or building component ( wall ) --
There is a stone wall at the end of the garden, with an old gate.
The old stone wall is crumbling; could we have it repaired?

Stonewall or stonewall ( one word ) means to block or delay by failing to answer questions, or by prolonged debate --
If that reporter calls again, just stonewall him.
Send him to the conference, and tell him to stonewall anyone who asks about the merger.

Now that you know that, you can say --
"The podium seemed like a stone wall, a safe spot to stand and stonewall the press."

Note --"Stonewall" Jackson, the Civil War general, earned his nickname by resembling a stone wall.