walkover

American  

[wawk-oh-ver] / ˈwɔkˌoʊ vər /

noun

1. Racing. a walking or trotting over the course by a contestant who is the only starter.

2. an unopposed or easy victory.

3. any task easily done.

4. Gymnastics. a vertical rotation of the body from a standing position, performed by leaning forward to a brief handstand and bringing the legs over and back down to the floor one at a time front walkover or by arching backward to a similar handstand and returning the feet to the floor back walkover.

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walkover British  

/ ˈwɔːkˌəʊvə /

noun

1. informal an easy or unopposed victory

2. horse racing

   1. the running or walking over the course by the only contestant entered in a race at the time of starting

   2. a race won in this way

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verb

1. (also adverb) to win a race by a walkover

2. informal to beat (an opponent) conclusively or easily

3. informal to take advantage of (someone)

Etymology

Origin of walkover

First recorded in 1830–40; noun use of verb phrase walk over

Example Sentences

“We don’t look at any game as a walkover,” Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times

Can a walkover be a blessing and provide a recharge?

From BBC

When she was young, she fulfilled the requirement of an acrobatic series on beam by linking a front walkover with a round off.

From Los Angeles Times

At 6:16 p.m. the walkover for the derby horses from the barns to paddock starts.

From Los Angeles Times

But Wallin is far from a walkover and almost caused a huge upset against Tyson Fury in 2019, opening up a cut above the Briton's right eye before eventually losing on points.

From BBC

Related Words

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