racewalking

noun race·walk·ing \-ˌwȯ-kiŋ\

Definition of RACEWALKING

: the competitive sport of racing at a fast walk while maintaining continuous foot contact with the ground and keeping the supporting leg straight

— race·walk \-ˌwȯk\ intransitive verb

— race·walk·er \-ˌwȯ-kər\ noun

1954

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