walking
nounEtymology From Middle English walkyng, walkinge, equivalent to walk + -ing.
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Noun from verb verbal noun of walk.
- Mrs Dosett, aware that daintiness was no longer within the reach of her and hers, did assent to these walkings in Kensington Gardens.1878, Anthony Trollope, Ayala's Angel:
- Walking seems so simple: Just put one foot in front of the other. Yet every step you take is a precarious act. When you walk, your body’s center of mass is rarely located over one of your feet.2013 September-October, Rob Dorit, “These 'Bots Are Made for Walking”, in American Scientist, archived from the original on 30 Nov 2014:
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- Turnip Rock is located in a portion of eastern Michigan dubbed the Thumb, where 140 miles of coastline and waterfront towns offer a variety of outdoor activities, including biking, walking and kayaking.2018 July 17, Autumn Spanne, “Check out these crazy rock formations across the United States”, in CNN:
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