walking
Americanadjective
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considered as a person who can or does walk or something that walks.
The hospital is caring for six walking patients. He's walking proof that people can lose weight quickly.
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used for or as an aid in walking.
She put on her walking shoes and went out.
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suitable for, characterized by, or consisting of walking.
True sightseeing is a walking affair. We took a walking tour of Spain.
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of or relating to an implement or machine drawn by a draft animal and operated or controlled by a person on foot.
a walking plow.
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of or relating to a mechanical part that moves back and forth.
noun
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the act or action of a person or thing that walks.
Walking was the best exercise for him.
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the manner or way in which a person walks.
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the state or condition of the surface, terrain, etc., on which a person walks.
The walking is dry over here.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonwalking adjective
Etymology
Origin of walking
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; walk, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I was curious after I directed my first film, how I would be walking onto another director’s set.
From Los Angeles Times
In May, Read will be walking the Camino Francés route in Spain to raise funds for the charity that supported her recovery.
From BBC
"You hear him talking about things you wouldn't ordinarily consider, or even see, when you're walking down the street – but he puts a pinpoint accuracy on it that's impossible to ignore."
From BBC
"She is walking around with a certain type of confidence," Hugo agreed.
From BBC
Concerns about the economy, job insecurity and high insurance premiums are causing some home buyers to have second thoughts about their home purchases, and some are even walking away from hefty deposits.
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