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walkover Definition

walk·over (-ō′vər)

noun

  1. a race in which the one horse entered has merely to walk over the course to win
  2. an easily won victory

walkover* Synonyms

walkover*

n.

easy win, conquest, triumph; see victory 1.

walkover Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • award: Men's Seconds 28 Jan 06 Horncastle II 0 vs 3 Cambridge South II South awarded a walkover.
  • give: His opponent in the draw will now be given a walkover into the second round.
  • have: The Under 15 team had a walkover against Astor who failed to field a team.
  • receive: If no agreement is reached then the team originally ready to play on the due date will receive a walkover.
  • get: If Darwish gets a walkover then Lincou, if he beats Palmer, makes the final.
  • claim: Teams claiming walkovers must put their case to the league within 6 days of the fixture date.

Adjective modifier

  • complete: Lancaster were forced to make some spectacular tackles to prevent a complete walkover in a match that rarely advanced out of Lancaster's half.

Modifies a noun

  • survey: The paper reports on the accuracy of these techniques and evaluates them in the context of the traditional walkover survey.
  • reconnaissance: She has also conducted a range of evaluations, watching briefs and walkover reconnaissance surveys.
  • light: FEATURES: - Surface mounted, aluminum walkover lights.

Preposition: in

  • comparison: I myself am a lot less forward than Natalie and a bit of a walkover in comparison.
  • match: Lancaster were forced to make some spectacular tackles to prevent a complete walkover in a match that rarely advanced out of Lancaster's half.