I. ˈwȯ-kiŋ noun
Date: 14th century
1. : the action of one that walks
walking is good exercise
2. : the condition of a surface for one going on foot
the walking is slippery
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : able to walk : ambulatory
the walking wounded
b. : being the personification of a nonhuman quality or thing
a walking encyclopedia
2.
a. : used for or in walking
walking shoes
b. : characterized by or consisting of the action of walking
a walking tour
3. : that moves or appears to move in a manner suggestive of walking ; especially : that swings or rocks back and forth
walking beam
4. : guided or operated by a person on foot
a walking plow