walking

walking
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 ]
☆ 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]
n.
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

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