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Walking is defined as the act of strolling.

(noun)

An example of walking is a foot tour around the city.

The definition of walking is related to strolling or moving with the feet.

(adjective)

An example of walking used as an adjective is in the phrase "a walking tour," which means a tour in which people move from point a to point b using their feet.

See walking in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

noun

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

See walking in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Able to walk despite injury or illness.
Regarded as having the capabilities or qualities of a specified object: a teacher who is a walking dictionary.
Used, intended, or suitable for walking: walking clothes; a walking trail; walking distance.
Marked by the act of walking: a walking trip.
Guided by a person who walks alongside. Used of a machine or farming tool.

noun