walk backwards

Frequency: 7.813.5 per million words

To move by taking steps in a backward direction.

backwardsverb + backwards

Categories:

walk

Examples (10)

  • It's a common sobriety test to ask someone to walk backwards in a straight line.
  • The little boy laughed as he tried to walk backwards for the first time.
  • Be careful when you walk backwards; you might trip over something.
  • He walked backwards out of the room, not wanting to turn his back on the king.
  • In physical therapy, patients sometimes have to walk backwards on a treadmill to strengthen different muscles.
  • The mime pretended he was caught in a strong wind, forcing him to walk backwards.
  • Walking backwards is surprisingly difficult if you're not used to it.
  • I saw him walk backwards towards the edge of the cliff, and I shouted a warning.
  • For the next exercise, we will all walk backwards to the other side of the gym.
  • Can you even walk backwards and chew gum at the same time?