walk

²walk

noun

Definition of WALK

1

a : an act or instance of going on foot especially for exercise or pleasure <go for a walk> b : space walk

2

: an accustomed place of walking : haunt

3

: a place designed for walking: a : a railed platform above the roof of a dwelling house b (1) : a path specially arranged or paved for walking (2) : sidewalk c : a public avenue for promenading : promenade d : ropewalk

4

: a place or area of land in which animals feed and exercise with minimal restraint

5

: distance to be walked <a quarter mile walk from here>

6

British : a ceremonial procession

7

: manner of living : conduct, behavior

8

a : the gait of a biped in which the feet are lifted alternately with one foot not clear of the ground before the other touches b : the gait of a quadruped in which there are always at least two feet on the ground; specifically : a 4-beat gait of a horse in which the feet strike the ground in the sequence near hind, near fore, off hind, off fore c : a low rate of speed <the shortage of raw materials slowed production to a walk>

9

: a route regularly traversed by a person in the performance of a particular activity (as patrolling, begging, or vending)

10

: characteristic manner of walking <his walk is just like his father's>

11

a : social or economic status <all walks of life> b (1) : range or sphere of action : field, province (2) : vocation

12

: base on balls

13

: an easy victory <won in a walk>

— walk in the park

: an easy or pleasurable experience

Examples of WALK

1. The cliff walk along the ocean is very popular.
2. Many exotic plants can be found along the walk.

First Known Use of WALK

14th century

Related to WALK

Synonyms: amble, constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn, wander

Related Words: parade, paseo, promenade; expedition, hike, march, peregrination, traipse, tramp, travel, traversal, traverse, trek, trip, walkabout; excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, spin, tour; pilgrimage, progress, safari

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