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walking

2 adjective
     
walking2 [only before noun]
1

walking dictionary/encyclopedia

someone who knows a lot, and always has the information that you want - used humorously
2

walking disaster (area)

someone who always drops things, has accidents, makes mistakes etc - used humorously

➔ within walking distance

at distance1 (1)
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