ˈwɔ:kɪŋ n. & adj. in senses of
WALK n. øwalking
delegate a trade-union
official who visits members
and their employers
for discussions. walking
dictionary (or encyclopaedia) colloq. a
person having a
wide general knowledge. walking
fern any American evergreen fern of
the genus Camptosorus,
with fronds
that root at the ends. walking
frame a usu.
tubular metal frame with rubberized ferrules, used by disabled or
old people to
help them walk. walking
gentleman (or lady) Theatr. a non-speaking
extra; a
supernumerary. walking
leaf = walking fern. walking-on
part a non-speaking
dramatic role. walking papers colloq. dismissal (gave
him his walking papers). walking-stick 1 a stick carried
when walking,
esp. for extra
support. 2 US = stick
insect (see STICK(1)). walking-tour a
holiday journey on
foot, esp. of
several days. walking wounded 1 (of soldiers etc.)
able to walk
despite injuries;
not bedridden. 2 colloq. a person or people having esp.
mental or
emotional difficulties.
