Walker
/'wɔ:kə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who walks, especially for exercise or pleasure: A "walker" is someone who travels on foot, often as a form of recreation, exercise, or transportation.
- A device that aids walking: A "walker" is a metal frame, typically with four legs and handgrips, used by people who need extra support to walk safely.
- A type of shoe: A "walker" can refer to a sturdy, comfortable shoe designed for walking.
- A surname or proper name: "Walker" is a common surname and the name of notable individuals.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Person):
- She is an avid walker and goes for a hike every weekend.
- The park was full of walkers enjoying the sunny afternoon.
- Noun (Device):
- After his surgery, he used a walker for stability.
- The physical therapist recommended a wheeled walker for her grandmother.
- Noun (Shoe):
- He bought a new pair of leather walkers for his trip.
- Noun (Proper Name):
- Alice Walker is a famous American author.
Advanced Usage
- "Dog walker": A person whose job is to walk dogs for others.
- She hires a dog walker to take her pet out while she's at work.
- "Night walker": An archaic or literary term for someone who walks at night, sometimes with sinister connotations.
- The old tales spoke of a mysterious night walker in the village.
Variants and Related Words
- Walk (verb): To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
- Walking (noun/adj): The activity of going for a walk; or designed for or used while walking (e.g., , ).
- Zimmer frame (noun, trademark): A brand name often used generically for a walking frame or walker.
Synonyms
- Pedestrian: A person walking along a road or in a developed area.
- Hiker: A person who walks long distances, especially across country.
- Ambler: A person who walks at a slow, relaxed pace.
Related Phrases
- Walker's moon: A poetic or descriptive term for a full moon that provides light for walking at night.
- To be a great walker: To be someone who walks frequently or over long distances.
- In his youth, he was known to be a great walker.
Related Idioms
- "A walk in the park": Something that is very easy to do.
- The exam wasn't a walk in the park, but I passed. (Note: This idiom uses "walk," not "walker," but is conceptually related to the activity.)
Noun
- an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk
- a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk
- a shoe designed for comfortable walking
- a person who travels by foot
- United States writer (born in 1944)
- New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)