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walking Definition

walk·ing (wôk′iŋ)

adjective

    1. that walks
    2. that is able to walk
  2. for use by a walker, hiker, etc.
  3. characterized by walking, hiking, etc. a walking trip through Wales
  4. in human form a walking encyclopedia
  5. ☆ that is drawn by an animal and guided by a person walking a walking plow
  6. that moves back and forth or up and down a walking beam
  7. that moves in a manner suggestive of walking a walking crane
  8. permitting the patient to be ambulatory walking pneumonia

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that walks
  2. manner of walking; gait
  3. the condition of the ground, a path, etc. with reference to its suitability for walking on

walking Synonyms

walking

modif.

on foot, afoot, strolling, rambling, trudging, hiking, ambulant, touring, ambling, sauntering, tramping, marching, promenading, passing, roaming, wandering, wayfaring, trekking*, on shank's mare*, mushing*.

walking Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wound: Join the walking wounded with the rest of the blind.
  • enjoy: For those who enjoy walking there is an enviable choice.

Adjective modifier

  • brisk: We recommend a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise 3 times a week, even just brisk walking.
  • Nordic: Click below to see a short video of Nordic Walking & how its done.
  • fell: The surrounding countryside is magnificent, ideal for fell walking, the famous Three Peaks Walk being one of many.
  • encouraging: Encouraging Walking - Advice to Local Authorities 2000 English Walking Strategy.
  • coastal: The food is also a highlight of the Catalan Castles & Coves walk, which offers a combination of inland and coastal walking.
  • gentle: Examples include power walking, moving tho to race walking and brisk walking and end with gentle walking.

Modifies a noun

  • distance: The train link is also within easy walking distance.
  • boot: Good walking boots are more the norm rather than rubber boots for most Brazil tours.
  • stick: After several months of regular sessions he only occasionally needs to use a single walking stick, and can drive himself.
  • tour: The cost is £ 13 to include a guided walking tour in the town.
  • trail: Are only six last year's world which is featuring lighted walking trail.
  • shoe: The vestibule boasts a tiled floor shoe rack and coat stand to dry your wet walking shoes and jackets if necessary.

Noun used with modifier

  • stilt: Stilt walking, Juggling, Clowning, Circus Workshops and more.
  • hill: Whether you go hill walking, rambling or hiking, we have the information to keep you on your feet!
  • gorge: Gorge Walking comes from the top of the Black Mountain collection.
  • tightrope: However, people can learn to associate tightrope walking, fighting in battles or defusing a bomb with a state of psychological calm.
  • snowshoe: These include ice-skating, dogsled rides, snowshoe walking and torch-lit descents.
  • mountain: Nicola enjoys jogging and mountain walking with family and friends in her spare time.