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.
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Etymology
Origin of walking
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see walk, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Those circuits then communicate with circuits for the other legs to produce coordinated actions such as walking.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“Why did you want to prevent me from walking across the beach?” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
USC failed to capitalize on a heroic start from pitcher Andrew Johnson, who gave up seven hits and two earned runs while striking out four and walking two over 7⅔ innings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Dozens of police and security guards milled about as parents stood beside the line of students waiting to enter the exam hall, hoping to film their children walking inside.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The leaders of the march are too far away for me to see, but I guess they’ve given the order to begin, because the crowd starts walking forward.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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