Definition of walking

"Walking" comes from the Old English word "wealcan," which meant "to roll" or "to turn." Over time, the word evolved to describe the act of moving on foot. The transition likely occurred because the rolling motion of the feet is key to walking. The "ing" ending indicates the act of doing something, making "walking" the act of moving on foot. This evolution from "rolling" to "walking" reflects how language adapts to describe the world around us.