Walking

Walking beam — See Beam, 10.

Walking crane — a kind of traveling crane. See under Crane.

Walking fern — See Walking leaf, below.

Walking fish — any one of numerous species of Asiatic fishes of the genus Ophiocephalus, some of which, as Ophiocephalus marulius, become over four feet long. They have a special cavity over the gills lined with a membrane adapted to retain moisture to aid in respiration, and are thus able to travel considerable distances over the land at night, whence the name. They construct a curious nest for their young. Called also langya.

Walking gentleman — an actor who usually fills subordinate parts which require a gentlemanly appearance but few words.

Walking lady — an actress who usually fills such parts as require only a ladylike appearance on the stage.

Walking leaf — A little American fern (Camptosorus rhizophyllus); -- so called because the fronds taper into slender prolongations which often root at the apex, thus producing new plants.

Walking papers — an order to leave; dismissal, as from office; as, to get one's walking papers, i. e. to be dismissed or fired.

Walking stick — A stick or staff carried in the hand for hand for support or amusement when walking; a cane.

Walking wheel — a prime mover consisting of a wheel driven by the weight of men or animals walking either in it or on it; a treadwheel.