walking
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- noun
- /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
- I rented a small room in a large apartment within walking distance of campus.
- walking speed
- walking pace
- a walking stick
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Watch on YouTubeJust got sick from walking around with no pants on.
- Just got sick from walking around with no pants on.
- We worked on on his walking, on his sitting.
Examples
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Use this stick as a walking cane...
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We got a lot of walking to do and not much time to do it.
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Uniformed National Park Service rangers lead seasonal walking tours along this street.
Academic text (2011) -
Consider some activities that have proved beneficial: stretching/yoga, jogging, walking, weight training, swimming, tennis, or aerobics.
Academic text (1991) -
The best way to explore the city is by walking through its streets.
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I rented a small room in a large apartment within walking distance of campus.
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Uniformed National Park Service rangers lead seasonal walking tours along this street.
Synonyms
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An act of moving on foot for exercise, pleasure, or travel
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A slow easy walk taken for pleasure
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A fast walk done for exercise with strong arm swinging
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Walking regularly for travel or exercise
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A fast walk done for exercise that is slower than running
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- Informal
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A person or animal with very thick, fluffy fur that looks like a moving rug
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A breed of horse with a smooth, easy walk used for riding and shows
- Jargon
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A video game that focuses on exploring places and interacting with things, not fighting
A horse bred for a smooth, fast running walk that is comfortable for long rides
- Jargon
A union representative who visits workplaces to check that agreements with employers are kept
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Etymology
The word walking comes from the old verb walk, which once meant 'to move by rolling or turning the feet', so picture your feet rolling along the ground — that's why walking means moving by foot, often for exercise or travel.