Walker: meaning, definitions and examples
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walker
[ หwษหkษr ]
person
A person who walks, especially for exercise or enjoyment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's a keen walker and enjoys long hikes in the mountains.
- She's been a regular walker since she retired.
device
A frame designed to be fitted to the foot and used for walking.
Synonyms
walking frame, zimmer frame
Examples of usage
- She uses a walker to help her get around since her surgery.
- The elderly man relies on his walker for support while walking.
occupation
A person employed to walk around an area or building to maintain security.
Synonyms
patrol officer, security guard
Examples of usage
- The night shift includes a walker who patrols the premises.
- The mall security team consists of several walkers to ensure safety.
Translations
Translations of the word "walker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น andarilho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Wanderer
๐ฎ๐ฉ pejalan kaki
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะพั ัะด
๐ต๐ฑ wฤdrowiec
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญฉ่ก่
๐ซ๐ท marcheur
๐ช๐ธ caminante
๐น๐ท yรผrรผyรผลรงรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณดํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดู
๐จ๐ฟ chodec
๐ธ๐ฐ chodec
๐จ๐ณ ๆญฅ่ก่
๐ธ๐ฎ peลกec
๐ฎ๐ธ gรถngumaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัั ะถาฏัะณัะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษzษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ caminante
Word origin
The word 'walker' originated from the Middle English word 'walkere', which meant 'a person who walks'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to walking, from a person who walks for exercise to a device used for support. The occupation of a security guard patrolling an area also became known as a 'walker' due to the act of walking around to maintain security.
See also: walk, walkers, walking, walkout, walkway, walkways.