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walker

/ˈwɑkɚ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who walks, especially for pleasure or exercise.

Synonyms

Zimmer frame , walking frame , walker , waulker
Rhymes
Words rhyming with walker
caller , faller , maller , paller , raller , staller , taller , wallower , yaller
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Walker (en-US) : a person or thing that walks.

  2. Walker (en-GB) : a person who works as a full-time employee for wages.

  3. Walker (de) : a type of frame used to support textiles or other materials.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Walker (scottish) : a person who works as a full-time employee for wages

  2. Walker (german) : a type of frame used to support textiles or other materials

Variants
List of all variants of walker that leads to same result
walker , walkers , Alice Malsenior Walker , Alice Walker , Walker , John E. Walker , John Ernest Walker , William Walker , Tennessee walker , Tennessee walking horse , Bush , George Bush , George H. W. Bush , George Herbert Walker Bush , George W. Bush , George Walker Bush , Clemente (Walker) , Roberto Clemente , Roberto Clemente Walker , Evans , Walker Evans , Percy , Walker Percy
Forms
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walkers, walking, walks

Etymology
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Old English wealcan, from wealcan to roll, walk.

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded walk in history was by Yasumoto Soeda, who walked 11,174.2 kilometers (6,935 miles) from Japan to Egypt in 8 years, 11 months, and 17 days.

  2. Walking is one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise, providing numerous health benefits such as improving cardiovascular health, reducing stress, and increasing energy levels.

Related Concepts
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  1. hiker: A person who enjoys walking in natural environments, often carrying a backpack and camping equipment.

  2. stroller: A wheeled frame used to transport a child, typically with a seat and handlebars for pushing.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'walker' is often used metaphorically to represent a journey or a pilgrimage. For instance, in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the pilgrims are referred to as 'walkers' on their journey to Canterbury. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures depicting people walking, which symbolize various themes such as life's journey, introspection, and exploration.

How to Memorize "walker"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person dressed in hiking gear, carrying a backpack and walking on a trail in the forest.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'walker' with the image of a person taking a leisurely stroll in the park.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence: 'A walker is someone who moves around, exploring new places and discovering new things.'

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