walking

[waw-king]

adjective

1. 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.

2. used for or as an aid in walking.

   She put on her walking shoes and went out.

3. suitable for, characterized by, or consisting of walking.

   True sightseeing is a walking affair. We took a walking tour of Spain.

4. 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.

5. of or relating to a mechanical part that moves back and forth.

noun

1. the act or action of a person or thing that walks.

   Walking was the best exercise for him.

2. the manner or way in which a person walks.

3. the state or condition of the surface, terrain, etc., on which a person walks.

   The walking is dry over here.

4. race walking.

walking

/ ˈwɔːkɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a person) considered to possess the qualities of something inanimate as specified

   he is a walking encyclopedia

Other Word Forms

• nonwalking adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of walking¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; walk, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

These fossils reveal key milestones in our evolutionary journey -- from walking on two legs to crafting tools and developing larger brains.

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Mr Sawyer told me he does not mind people walking along the beach as long as they were "courteous and respectful".

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With their backs against the wall the Dodgers seized the lead in the third inning -- finally making the Blue Jays pay for intentionally walking Shohei Ohtani.

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Students are “walking and talking to one another between classes instead of having their eyes glued to their phones.”

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“Each day the shutdown continues, more of these transactions hang in limbo, with buyers losing financing, sellers walking away and confidence across the housing market eroding,” she added.

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