race-walk
verbUK /ˈreɪs wɔːk/
US /ˈreɪs wɔːk/
To walk very fast in a race while always keeping one foot on the ground.
She learned to race-walk so she could compete in the school sports day.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sport or event in which people race by walking fast with a special technique.
Race-walk is an Olympic event that looks easy but is very hard.
3. To move quickly on foot in a hurried, determined way.
He had to race-walk to the bus stop before the doors closed.
4. A fast walking style used for exercise or fitness.
Every morning she does a race-walk around the park to stay healthy.