Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Walking — (also called ambulation) is the main form of animal locomotion on land, distinguished from running and crawling. [http://www.runningplanet.com/training/running versus walking.html Walking v. running] [http://www.bartleby.com/28/15.html Walking by … Wikipedia
Walking — Walk ing, a. & n. from {Walk}, v. [1913 Webster] {Walking beam}. See {Beam}, 10. {Walking crane}, a kind of traveling crane. See under {Crane}. {Walking fern}. (Bot.) See {Walking leaf}, below. {Walking fish} (Zo[ o]l.), any one of numerous… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
walking — [wôk′iŋ] adj. 1. a) that walks b) 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 ] … English World dictionary
Walking — (von englisch: to walk „gehen“ und entsprechend ausgesprochen) ist die freizeitsportliche Variante der wettkampforientierten Sportart Gehen. Eine moderne Variante ist das Nordic Walking, bei dem zusätzlich Stöcke – wie beim Skilanglauf –… … Deutsch Wikipedia
walking — /waw king/, adj. 1. considered as a person who can or does walk or something that walks: The hospital is caring for six walking patients. He s walking proof that people can lose weight quickly. 2. used for or as an aid in walking: She put on her… … Universalium
walking — n. & adj. in senses of WALK n. Phrases and idioms: walking delegate a trade union official who visits members and their employers for discussions. walking dictionary (or encyclopaedia) colloq. a person having a wide general knowledge. walking… … Useful english dictionary
walking — /ˈwɔkɪŋ/ (say wawking) adjective 1. that walks; able to walk. 2. used for or in walking: walking shoes. 3. characterised by or consisting of walking: a walking holiday. 4. of or relating to an implement, machine, etc., drawn by an animal and… …
walking — I. noun Date: 14th century 1. the action of one that walks < walking is good exercise > 2. the condition of a surface for one going on foot < the walking is slippery > II. adjective Date: 15th century 1 … New Collegiate Dictionary
walking — walk•ing [[t]ˈwɔ kɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) able to walk; ambulatory: walking patients[/ex] 2) living; live: He s walking proof that people can lose weight quickly[/ex] 3) designed esp. for walking: walking shoes[/ex] 4) characterized or accomplished by… … From formal English to slang
walking — walk|ing1 [ˈwo:kıŋ US ˈwo:k ] n [U] 1.) especially BrE the activity or sport of going for walks, especially in the countryside or mountains →↑hiking, rambling ↑rambling ▪ We went walking in the hills. walking boots/shoes walking holiday/tour etc… … Dictionary of contemporary English
