1
: the action of one that walks
2
: the condition of a surface for one going on foot
the walking is slippery
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
walking
3 of 3present participle of walk entry 1
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“Walking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walking. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.
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