7.2.1.1 Walk

Use this domain for words related to walking--moving slowly using your legs.

Louw Nida Codes: 
15C' Walk, Step x
  • What general words refer to walking?
    walk
  • What words refer to traveling someplace on foot?
    travel by foot, foot it, hoof it, leg it, tramp, strike off on foot
  • What words refer to walking quickly?
    speed walk, step out, stride, pace, rush
  • What words refer to walking slowly?
    walk slowly, stroll, amble, ramble, take a Sunday stroll, meander along, saunter, inch, lumber, plod, poke, slog, toddle, traipse, trudge
  • What words refer to walking carefully?
    walk carefully, watch your step, tread, pick your way, edge
  • What words refer to walking quietly or secretly?
    steal along, walk stealthily, sneak, pad, stalk, creep
  • What words refer to walking on your toes?
    tiptoe, walk on tiptoes
  • What words refer to walking loudly?
    stomp, clump
  • What words refer to walking like a soldier?
    march, parade, goose-step, in step
  • What words refer to walking in various manners?
    walk with a spring in your step, walk jauntily, swagger, flounce, mince, prance, saunter, strut
  • What words refer to stepping on something?
    step on, put foot on/in, tread on, stamp on, underfoot,
  • What words refer to a single step?
    step, footstep, pace,
  • What words refer to the length of your step?
    stride
  • What words refer to the way in which a person walks?
    gait, funny gait
  • What words refer to measuring the length of something by counting your steps?
    pace off
  • What words refer to someone who walks?
    walker, hiker, tramp, pedestrian, passer-by
  • What words refer to a place where a person walks?
    sidewalk, walkway, promenade, path, footpath, stepping-stone
  • What words refer to a mark on the ground left by a person's foot?
    footprint
  • What words refer to the effect of walking on something?
    trample, wear a path
  • What words refer to the sound of someone walking?
    footsteps
  • What words refer to walking through water?
    wade, paddle, slosh
  • What words refer to a time when people walk for fun?
    go for a walk, take a walk, go for a stroll, parade, procession, stretch your legs, hike, go hiking, trek, walk around
  • What words refer to causing someone to walk?
    take someone for a walk, walk the dog
  • What words refer to a walking stick?
    walking stick, cane, crutch

    • 7.2.1.1.1 Run

    Use this domain for words referring to running--moving fast on your legs.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    15D' Run x
  • What general words refer to running?
    run
  • What words refer to running slowly?
    trot, canter, jog, lope
  • What words refer to running quickly?
    race, gallop, dash, make a dash, tear (along), streak, double time, sprint, charge, dart, scurry, scuttle, scamper, scoot, stampede, bound, bolt
  • What words refer to how fast you are running?
    pace
  • What words refer to beginning to run?
    break into a run, set off on a run
  • What words refer to running faster?
    speed up, put on a spurt, kick
  • What words refer to a race?
    race, dash, marathon, long/short distance race, racecourse
  • What words refer to being in pain because of running?
    be out of breath, be winded, have a stitch (in your side)

    • 7.2.1.1.2 Crawl

    Use this domain for words referring to crawling--moving on your hands and knees or on your stomach.

  • What words refer to crawling?
    crawl, walk on your hand and knees, on all fours, scoot, drag, creep

    • 7.2.1.1.3 Jump

    Use this domain for words referring to jumping--moving your body off the ground by pushing hard with your legs.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    15E' Jump, Leap x
  • What words refer to jumping up and down in one place?
    jump, jump up and down, bounce, leap, buck, bob, jump for joy
  • What words refer to jumping from one place to another place?
    jump up/down/off of/onto/out of the way, bound, spring, pounce, dive, jump overboard, somersault
  • What words refer to jumping over something?
    jump over, leap over, vault over, hurdle, clear, leapfrog
  • What words refer to jumping on one leg?
    hop, hop on one leg, hop around, skip,
  • What games involve jumping?
    hopscotch, leap frog, gymnastics, high jump, broad jump, pole vault, bungee jumping, sky diving, parachuting
  • What things are used to help people jump?
    skipping rope, trampoline, pogo stick, springboard, parachute