heel-and-toe walking

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• heel-and-toe — I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective : marked by the alternating use of the heel and toe a heel and toe dance routine specifically : marked by the use of a stride in which the heel of one foot touches the ground before the toe of the other foot leaves it… …   Useful english dictionary

• heel-and-toe — adjective Date: 1827 marked by a stride in which the heel of one foot touches the ground before the toe of the other foot leaves it < heel and toe walking > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• heel and toe — With strict walking pace, as opposed to running (also intransitive verb to use the heel and toe of one foot to operate both the brake and accelerator pedals, eg when driving a racing car) • • • Main Entry: ↑heel …   Useful english dictionary

• heel-and-toe — heel′ and toe′ adj. of or designating a pace, as in race walking contests, in which the heel of the front foot touches the ground before the toes of the rear one leave it • Etymology: 1810–20 …   From formal English to slang

• heel-and-toe — [hēl′ən tō′] adj. designating or of a walking race or jogging step in which the heel of one foot touches the ground before the toes of the other leave it …   English World dictionary

• heel-and-toe — /hil ən ˈtoʊ/ (say heel uhn toh) adjective 1. denoting a pace, as in walking contests, in which the heel of the front foot touches ground before the toes of the rear one leave it. –verb (i) (heel and toed, heel and toeing) 2. to operate the… …  

• heel-and-toe — /heel euhn toh /, adj. noting a pace, as in walking contests, in which the heel of the front foot touches ground before the toes of the rear one leave it. [1810 20] * * * …   Universalium

• heel-and-toe racing. — See race walking. [1820 30] * * * …   Universalium

• heel-and-toe racing. — See race walking. [1820 30] …   Useful english dictionary

• Toe walking — refers to a condition where a person walks on his or her toes without putting much weight on the heel or any other part of the foot. Toe walking in toddlers is common. These children eventually adopt a normal walking pattern as they grow older.… …   Wikipedia

• walking — /waw king/, adj. 1. considered as a person who can or does walk or something that walks: The hospital is caring for six walking patients. He s walking proof that people can lose weight quickly. 2. used for or as an aid in walking: She put on her… …   Universalium