walk
walk Lexical Profile
walk Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A journey or outing made on foot, typically for exercise, leisure, or a specific purpose.
"They took a long walk along the beach at sunset to discuss their plans."
A path, route, or paved area specifically designed or set aside for pedestrians.
"The estate features a beautifully landscaped brick walk leading up to the main entrance."
An advancement to first base granted to a batter who receives four pitches outside the strike zone (in baseball).
"He earned a crucial walk in the bottom of the ninth inning to load the bases."
• verb
To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.
"We decided to walk to the grocery store instead of driving in the heavy traffic."
To guide, accompany, or escort someone on foot.
"She offered to walk her colleague to his car after the late meeting."
To advance to first base after receiving four pitches outside the strike zone, or to allow a batter to do so (in baseball).
"The starting pitcher struggled with his control and walked three batters in the first inning."
• Rhymes for walk
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'wealcan' (to roll, toss, wander) and 'wealcian' (to curl, roll up), of Germanic origin. The sense shifted in Middle English from moving about generally to the specific act of traveling on foot.
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