walker: Meaning and Definition of
walk•er
Pronunciation: (wô'kur), [key]
— n.
- an enclosing framework on casters or wheels for supporting a baby who is learning to walk.
- a similar device, usually a waist-high four-legged framework of lightweight metal, for use by a weak or disabled person as a support while walking.
- (usually cap.)See
- a person or thing that walks or likes to walk: He's a great walker.
- an extra or supernumerary.
- a musician required by a union contract to be hired and paid full salary even when not needed for performance.
Walk•er
Pronunciation: (wô'kur), [key]
— n.
- born 1944, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
- 1785–1830, U.S. abolitionist.
- (Jimmy), 1881–1946, U.S. politician: mayor of New York City 1926–32.
- born 1952, New Zealand track-and-field athlete.
- 1867–1919, U.S. businesswoman and philanthropist.
- a city in W Michigan. 15,088.
- a male given name.
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