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walker

1

[ waw-ker ]

noun

  1. an enclosing framework on casters or wheels for supporting a baby who is learning to walk.
  2. a similar mobility aid, usually a waist-high four-legged framework of lightweight metal, for support or balance while walking.
  3. Usually Walker. Informal. Walker hound.
  4. a person or thing that walks or likes to walk:

    He's a great walker.

  5. Theater Slang. an extra or supernumerary.
  6. Slang. a musician required by a union contract to be hired and paid full salary even when not needed for performance.


Walker

2

[ waw-ker ]

noun

  1. Alice, born 1944, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
  2. David, 1785–1830, U.S. abolitionist.
  3. James John Jimmy, 1881–1946, U.S. politician: mayor of New York City 1926–32.
  4. John, born 1952, New Zealand track-and-field athlete.
  5. Sarah Breed·love [breed, -luhv], 1867–1919, U.S. businesswoman and philanthropist.
  6. a city in W Michigan.
  7. a male given name.

walker

1

/ ˈwɔːkə /

noun

  1. a person who walks
  2. Also calledbaby walker a tubular frame on wheels or castors to support a baby learning to walk
  3. a similar support for walking, often with rubber feet, for use by disabled or infirm people
  4. a woman's escort at a social event

    let me introduce my walker for tonight

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Walker

2

/ ˈwɔːkə /

noun

  1. WalkerAlice (Malsenior)1944FUSWRITING: writer Alice ( Malsenior ). born 1944, US writer: her works include In Love and Trouble: Stories of Black Women (1973) and the novels Meridian (1976), The Color Purple (1982), and Possessing the Secret of Joy (1992)
  2. WalkerSirJohn1952MNew ZealandSPORT AND GAMES: runner Sir John. born 1952, New Zealand middle-distance runner, the first athlete to run one hundred sub-four-minute miles
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of walker1

First recorded in 1325–75; walk, -er 1
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Example Sentences

Other than residents, delivery trucks and dog walkers, the streets are typically empty.

Walker’s vision was to bust up the ancient rules of marketplace commerce.

From Fortune

At least one electrician told investigators “they were scared to raise a good-faith challenge due to fear of retaliation,” Walker said.

Walker has been the team’s primary defender against Brandon Ingram, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kawhi Leonard, and he’s put in time against guys like Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard and Ja Morant.

He called Walker to tell him to get ready to bring the Guard.

A few Republicans, such as Christie and Walker, made their names battling the unions.

Christie, Walker, and Paul have all argued that the marriage issue is one better left to the states.

Walker was not the only one who complained publicly about Jackson.

Jeb is all set to legally change his name to “Scott Walker.”

Todd wanted to know how Walker managed to win a traditionally blue state, the same state President Barack Obama won twice.

Walker had painted a picture he called "Spring," a young girl gathering primroses in a wood.

Mrs. Walker fed the soldiers before the officers, thus causing an added delay in their departure.

I'm just Tom Walker, who they lay everything to, and who the boys expect to do all their dirty work for them.

It was recess again when they reached the school-house, where, as usual, Tom Walker was leading the play.

For some reason Eloise had not now much dread of Tom Walker, and expressed a desire to see him.

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