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.
Airo is walking away from its electric air taxi business, which may have surprised investors.
From Barron's
Asked about his medical condition, the report said, "Woods advised he's had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg... Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking."
From Barron's
Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking.”
From Los Angeles Times
In video released by the department Monday, Valencia is shown exiting the police station, walking to the front of the station and getting into the back of an SUV and shutting the door behind him.
From Los Angeles Times
The arena is within walking distance of the Proper and right next to LA Live—grab a bite there before or after if you want to avoid arena prices.
From Salon
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