Past tense of walk; moved at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, typically at a speed slower than running. Traveled on foot from one place to another.
From Old English 'wealcan' meaning 'to roll, revolve, toss,' which evolved to mean 'to walk about.' The modern sense of moving on foot developed in Middle English. Related to Old Norse 'valka' meaning 'to drag.'
Humans are among the few animals that are truly bipedal walkers - our upright gait freed our hands for tool use and likely contributed to our brain development. Walking meditation practices in various cultures recognize something profound about this simple act: the rhythm of walking naturally synchronizes with breathing and can induce contemplative states.
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