walker
walker Lexical Profile
walker Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who walks, especially for exercise, leisure, or as a primary mode of transportation.
"As an avid walker, she explores the city's extensive trail network every weekend."
A lightweight, freestanding frame designed to provide support, stability, and balance to individuals with mobility issues or those recovering from injuries while they walk.
"After her hip replacement surgery, she relied on a walker to move safely around her home."
An enclosed seating device mounted on a wheeled frame, designed to allow infants who cannot yet walk on their own to move around by pushing with their feet.
"The pediatrician advised against using a baby walker due to safety concerns and potential delays in motor development."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'walker', derived from the verb 'walk' + the agent suffix '-er'. Historically, it also referred to a fuller of cloth (from Old English 'wealcere').