The Collaborative International Dictionary
Walking \Walk"ing\, a. & n. from Walk, v. Walking beam. See Beam, 10. Walking crane, a kind of traveling crane. See under Crane. Walking fern. (Bot.) See Walking leaf, below. Walking fish (Zo["o]l.), 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 (Theater), an actor who usually fills subordinate parts which require a gentlemanly appearance but few words. [Cant] Walking lady (Theater), an actress who usually fills such parts as require only a ladylike appearance on the stage. Walking leaf.
(Bot.) 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.
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(Zo["o]l.) A leaf insect. See under Leaf. Walking papers, or Walking ticket, an order to leave; dismissal, as from office; as, to get one's walking papers, i. e. to be dismissed or fired. [Colloq.] --Bartlett. Walking stick.
A stick or staff carried in the hand for hand for support or amusement when walking; a cane.
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(Zo["o]l.) A stick insect; -- called also walking straw. See Illust. of Stick insect, under Stick.
Walking wheel (Mach.), a prime mover consisting of a wheel driven by the weight of men or animals walking either in it or on it; a treadwheel.
Wiktionary
n. (context plurale tantum English) Being fired (gloss: cashiered).
WordNet
n. (informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge [syn: marching orders]
Wikipedia
Walking Papers is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 2012. Formed by Jeff Angell (vocals, guitar) of The Missionary Position and Barrett Martin (drums, percussion) formerly of the Screaming Trees, they would add former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan, and The Missionary Position's Benjamin Anderson (keyboards) to the lineup following their contributions to the debut album.
Their self-titled debut album, produced by Angell and Martin and also mixed by Jack Endino, was released on October 2, 2012 and featured contributions by Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready.
Severance package is the common use of the term 'Walking Papers'.
Walking Papers may also refer to:
- Walking Papers (band), a Seattle band that released a self-titled album in 2012 through Sunyata records
- Apollo Up! released a record titled 'Walking Papers' in 2008 through Grand Palace Records
- Hostage Life released a record titled 'Walking Papers' in 2008 through Underground Operations
- Zachary Cale released a record titled 'Walking Papers' in 2008 through All Hands Electric
Walking Papers is the self-titled debut album by the American rock band Walking Papers, released on August 6, 2013 through Loud & Proud Records.
Usage examples of "walking papers".
Like some disobedient servant, she was given her severance pay and her walking papers.
As for you, Ambassador, I'm going to give you your walking papers.
We were all soldiers, simply following what was written on our walking papers.
And if they can't cut the mustard that way, they'll get their walking papers.
This is what I said to Maria: If you give Stenzel his walking papers, if you not only forget about marrying him but throw him out altogether, I'll buy you a modern, up-and-coming delicatessen store.
Foolishly, the directors thought their other chemists and engineers had enough data to produce it on their own, and they gave us our walking papers, threatening to sue us into the gutter if we attempted to complete the experiment on our own.
I have to clear out all my extracurricular work, give it up, or Harrison will issue my walking papers.
He had been given his walking papers by Blaine, but of that he said nothing to Nevers.