单词 | walking frame |
释义 | > as lemmaswalking frame walking frame n. a free-standing metal frame used as a walking aid by a person who holds or leans on handles at the top; cf. walker n.1 11b. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medical appliances or equipment > surgical supports > [noun] > walking-frame walking frame1899 walker1941 frame1947 Zimmer1951 1899 A. Church & F. Peterson Nervous & Mental Dis. v. iv. 420 In advanced cases [of tabes dorsalis] that have to rely on crutches, a tall ‘walking-frame’ or roller-crutch, such as is used for children, may be employed [while doing exercises]. 1937 Amer. Jrnl. Nursing 37 811/2 Anatomical models, notebooks, a walking frame, and oxygen tents were on display. 1961 J. O. Wale Tidy's Massage & Remedial Exercises (ed. 10) x. 202 The patient may begin with walking frames or rails. 1979 D. Cook Winter Doves ii. ii. 49 Her child..was bouncing up and down in a walking frame. 1983 S. Radley Blood on Happy Highway v. 39 Osteo-arthritis in her hips made it difficult for May to get about now, even with a walking frame. 1994 P. Baker Blood Posse iv. 48 She stood supported by a walking frame, her jaw hanging and her eyes pleading to know what was going on. < as lemmas |
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