racewalking

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noun
Definitions
  • (sports) A sport in which people try to walk as fast as possible, subject to the constraint that at least one foot must be on the ground at all time (or else they would be running).

Etymology

Compound from English race (fruits, having a characteristic taste, etc) + English walking.

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English

walking

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