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1walking
noun walk·ing \ˈwȯ-kiŋ\
: the activity of walking for exercise
Full Definition of WALKING
1
: the action of one that walks
2
: the condition of a surface for one going on foot <the walking is slippery>
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First Known Use of WALKING
14th century
2walking
adjective
: suitable for walking
: capable of being easily walked
: in human form
Full Definition of WALKING
1
a : able to walk : ambulatory <the walking wounded> b : being the personification of a nonhuman quality or thing <a walking encyclopedia>
2
a : used for or in walking <walking shoes> b : characterized by or consisting of the action of walking <a walking tour>
3
: that moves or appears to move in a manner suggestive of walking; especially : that swings or rocks back and forth <walking beam>
4
: guided or operated by a person on foot <a walking plow>
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First Known Use of WALKING
15th century
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adjective walk·ing \ˈwȯ-kiŋ\
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