walker — ozdic

Definitions

noun

1

The agent noun of to walk: a person who walks or a thing which walks, especially a pedestrian or a participant in a walking race.

The park was full of morning walkers enjoying the fresh air.

He decided to become a long-distance walker for charity events.

2

One who walks (takes for a walk).

Accompanying her was Prinny, who was made very happy by this intimation that he was to be taken for a walk, an undertaking for which the servants generally drew lots, the dog’s mass being so considerable and energetic that the walker inevitably became the walkee.

Consequently, he had developed a new variation on an old habit. That of grabbing the leash between his teeth and pulling as hard as he could, making it look as if he were the walker, and the walker the walkee.

3

A walking frame or baby walker.

The elderly woman used a walker to help her move around more easily.

4

A shoe designed for comfortable walking.

5

A zombie.

Dead people, walkers, as you call them, are somehow, and for some reason, attacking.

noun

1

Alternative form of waulker.

name

1

A northern English surname originating as an occupation from the occupation of treating cloth by "walking" it.

But Walker said going forward he’s not opposed to forcing Democrats to take the heat if there is a standoff over the same issues in February, but said his party needs to do a better job laying the groundwork.

Walker – a Republican frontrunner in the race for Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s seat who has racked up high-profile endorsements from both former President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell – released a statement to the AJC on his college trajectory.

2

A male given name transferred from the surname.

3

A placename:

4

A placename:

5

A placename:

Collocations

5

ADJ.

fast, good, quick, republican, slow, sorry

My grandfather was a slow walker, so we always took our time on weekend strolls.

VERB + WALKER

am, become, help, snagged, wind

My grandmother became a walker after her knee surgery healed completely.

WALKER + NOUN

charity, ebay, events, frontrunner, pace

The charity walker completed the 26-mile marathon route in just under five hours yesterday afternoon.

PREP.

in, on

I saw an elderly walker in the park this morning during my jog.

ADV.

such

Such a fast walker would easily complete the entire hiking trail before sunset.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — an enclosing framework on casters or wheels

baby-walker
go-cart

noun — a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber

zimmer

noun — a person who travels by foot

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

The park was full of morning walkers enjoying the fresh air.

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02

He decided to become a long-distance walker for charity events.

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03

I would ask for the pleasure of your company, Mr. Knightley, but I am a very slow walker, and my pace would be tedious to you; and, besides, you have another long walk before you, to Donwell Abbey.

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04

But Walker said going forward he’s not opposed to forcing Democrats to take the heat if there is a standoff over the same issues in February, but said his party needs to do a better job laying the gro

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05

Walker – a Republican frontrunner in the race for Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock’s seat who has racked up high-profile endorsements from both former President Donald Trump and Senate Minority

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06

“Do you know the Poulterer’s, in the next street but one, at the corner?” Scrooge inquired. “I should hope I did,” replied the lad. “An intelligent boy!” said Scrooge. “A remarkable boy! Do you know w

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, walker is marked as archaic, slang, rare, UK. Watch for register when choosing this word.