Hit a wall, maybe Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other
2. a glancing rebound
(verb)
1. make a carom
2. rebound after hitting

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WALL (noun)
1. an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
2. (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure
WALL (verb)
1. surround with a wall in order to fortify
MAYBE (adverb)
1. by chance

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
MACRO

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