n. & adj. in senses of WALK n.
Phrases and idioms:
walking 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.