heel-and-toe walking
1heel-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… …
2heel-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 > …
3heel 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 …
4heel-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 …
5heel-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 …
6heel-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… …
7heel-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] * * * …
8heel-and-toe racing. — See race walking. [1820 30] * * * …
9heel-and-toe racing. — See race walking. [1820 30] …
10Toe 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.… …